Kh-47M2 "Kinzhal"


Air alert across Ukraine due to takeoff of Russian MiG-31K
An air alert has been declared in Ukraine due to the takeoff of an enemy MiG-31K fighter jet. The aircraft is a carrier of Kinzhal air defense missiles, which creates a missile threat throughout the country.

Air alert across Ukraine due to takeoff of Russian MiG-31K
A large-scale air alert is announced in Ukraine due to the takeoff of an enemy MiG-31K. Meanwhile, European leaders arrive in Ukraine to mark the third anniversary of the Russian invasion.

Ukraine's Air Defense Forces shot down a "Kinzhal" missile, five X-69 missiles, and 16 UAVs - Air Force
Ukraine's air defense forces shot down 6 missiles and 16 enemy UAVs, with another 24 drones lost to location. Among the destroyed targets were an aeroballistic missile "Kinzhal", 5 X-69 missiles, and a "Shahed" UAV.

Kyiv withstood 500 air alerts and more than 200 air strikes in 2024 - KCMA
In 2024, Kyiv withstood 500 air alerts and 200 strikes from Russia. The enemy used more than 1,600 munitions, including the largest attack with 78 missiles simultaneously.

Russian army fires 8 missiles at Kyiv: debris falls in three districts
Russia launched a combined missile attack on Kyiv, firing 8 Kinzhal and Iskander missiles. The debris damaged buildings and caused fires in Holosiivskyi, Shevchenkivskyi and Solomianskyi districts.

Why Russia is attacking Ukraine's energy sector: ISW's findings
Russia is trying to freeze Ukraine in the winter and force the West to limit arms supplies. During the latest attack, Russia fired 94 missiles and 193 drones at Ukrainian infrastructure.

Russia's “Kinzhals” attack continues: Ukrainian Air Force warns western regions
The Ukrainian Air Force reports the movement of Russian Kinzhal missiles over several western regions. The missiles were spotted over Ivano-Frankivsk, Zhytomyr, and Khmelnytsky regions, moving toward Ternopil and Lviv regions.

Another launch of "Kinzhals" - Lviv RMA
The Lviv Regional Military Administration reported new launches of Russian "Kinzhal" missiles. The missiles are moving from the north of Khmilnytskyi Oblast towards Ternopil Oblast.

"Kindzhal" is heading to Zakarpattia - AF of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
The Air Force of Ukraine reported a "Kinzhal" missile moving over the territory of the country. The missile flew over the Ivano-Frankivsk region and continues to move towards Zakarpattia.

“Kinzhal” is moving towards the north of Khmelnytskyi region - Air Force
The Air Force has spotted a Kinzhal missile flying over Zhytomyr region toward the northern part of Khmelnytsky region. This is happening against the backdrop of a massive Russian missile attack on Ukraine.

Russia cannot produce 25 “Oreshnik” missiles per month - NSDC's Center for Political Analysis refutes fake
The Center for Countering Disinformation at the National Security and Defense Council denied information about Russia's mass production of intercontinental ballistic missiles “Oreshnik. ” Russia has only a few experimental models of this missile.

Why does Lukashenka need a Russian "Nutcracker" in Belarus? The ISW provided an explanation
Putin and Lukashenko have signed a new Union Treaty on security guarantees that allows the deployment of oreshnik ballistic missiles in Belarus. The treaty also provides for the use of tactical nuclear weapons in the event of aggression.

Demonstration of nuclear strike capability: did russia launch the Rubizhne ICBM?
Russia launched an ICBM from the Astrakhan region along with other missiles during the November 21 attack. Experts consider this a demonstration of the possibility of a nuclear strike.

Morning Russian attack on Dnipro: Russia fires intercontinental ballistic missile and 8 more missiles, six X-101s downed
On November 21, Russia launched a massive missile attack on Dnipro, using ballistic and cruise missiles. The air defense system shot down 6 X-101 missiles, and no casualties were reported.

Russia uses Zircon missile against Ukraine for the second time - Kyiv Scientific Research Institute of Forensic Expertise
KFI confirmed the second use of the Zircon hypersonic missile by Russia during the attacks on November 16-17. Experts have found that Ukraine's air defense is capable of shooting down this “invulnerable” missile.

Defense forces report the number of downed air targets: missiles and drones of the occupiers
Ukraine's air defense forces shot down 102 missiles and 42 drones during a large-scale Russian attack. The enemy used strategic bombers, fighters, and ships to launch various types of missiles.

Air alert across Ukraine due to takeoff of Russian MiG-31K
The Ukrainian Air Force has announced a missile threat throughout Ukraine due to the takeoff of an enemy MiG-31K. The aircraft is a carrier of the X-47 Kinzhal air defense missile.

Almost two months after the shelling: a warhead of the Russian Kinzhal missile was neutralized in Lviv region
The State Emergency Service's pyrotechnics discovered and neutralized a warhead of a Russian Kinzhal missile in Lviv region. The dangerous find was discovered two months after the massive shelling of Ukraine.

Outdated technologies and launch peculiarities: KFI told about the differences between Russian and North Korean ballistics
KFI experts described the technical features of North Korean missiles used by Russia to attack Ukraine. They identified differences in design, materials and markings compared to Russian missiles.

Second Russian MiG-31K arrives in Belarus - "Gayun"
A second MiG-31K fighter jet of the Russian Aerospace Forces has landed at the Machulishchi airfield in Belarus. This aircraft is a carrier of the X-47 Kinzhal air defense missile.

For the first time in 1.5 years, a MiG-31K fighter jet of the Russian Air Force - “Belaruski Gayun” - arrived in Belarus
A Russian MiG-31K fighter jet capable of carrying Kinzhal missiles has arrived at the Machulishchi airfield in Belarus. This is the first arrival of such an aircraft to Belarus since April 2023.

Ukraine imposed sanctions against the manufacturer of “Kinzhals” - do western restrictions apply to Rostec corporation
Ukraine imposed sanctions against the manufacturer of “Kinzhals” - do western restrictions apply to the Rostec corporation.

Missile attack on the capital: missile debris fell in 4 districts of Kyiv - update from KCMA
After the missile attack on Kyiv, missile debris was found in Solomianskyi, Shevchenkivskyi, Holosiivskyi and Desnianskyi districts. Experts are working at the crash sites, including a forest park and a school.

Consequences of Russia's attack on Kyiv: damaged cars, the roof of a residential building and the roof of a supermarket
Rocket fragments fell in three districts of Kyiv, damaging cars, a roof and a supermarket. According to KCMA, no casualties were reported as a result of the Russian attack on the capital.

Two Kinzhals and 32 attack drones shot down over Ukraine
On the night of October 7, Russia attacked Ukraine with more than 80 air targets, including Kinzhal missiles. Air defense forces shot down 34 targets, including 2 Kinzhal and 32 attack UAVs.

KFI experts will examine fragments of enemy weapons used by the enemy to attack the capital of Ukraine at night and in the morning - KCMA spokesman
The fragments of enemy weapons used by the enemy to attack the capital of Ukraine at night and in the morning will be examined by experts from the Kyiv Scientific Research Institute of Forensic Expertise, KCMA reported.

A fire caused by a Russian attack is extinguished in Kyiv's Solomyansky district. Missile debris fell near a supermarket
A fire caused by the fall of rocket debris was extinguished in Kyiv's Solomyansky district. The debris also fell near an apartment building and a supermarket, with no injuries.

Daggers' attack on Kyiv: one of the fragments fell on the territory of a school
During the rocket attack on Kyiv, shrapnel damaged the roof of a high-rise building and fell on the school grounds. In other districts, shrapnel damaged a car and fell in open areas, with no casualties.

Russian missile attack on Kyiv: air defense destroyed all targets, debris fell in two districts
In the morning, the enemy launched a missile attack on Kyiv using Kinzhal missiles. Air defense successfully destroyed all air targets. Debris was recorded falling in the Holosiivskyi and Solomianskyi districts, with no damage or casualties.

Air defense system operated in Kyiv amid enemy launches of “Kinzhal” missiles - KCMA
Kyiv is on air alert and air defense is in place. X-47M2 “Kinzhal” missiles are launched from MiG-31K carriers. The head of the KCMA calls for people to stay in shelters until the alarm is lifted.