The article discusses Ukraine's military intelligence revealing detailed information about Russia's Zircon missile, which Russia has been using more frequently in its attacks. Ukraine's assessment includes information on the missile's components, speed, and the companies involved in its production, some of which are based in the U.S. Ukraine describes the Zircon missile as a two-stage ballistic missile, which is different from Russia's claim that it is a hypersonic cruise missile. The Ukrainian assessment also suggests that the Zircon is slower than Russia states, with a maximum speed of Mach 6.8, while Russia claims it can reach Mach 9. As Ukraine has improved its ability to intercept other types of missiles, Russia has shifted to using more advanced, harder-to-detect missiles like the Zircon and Iskander series. This change poses a significant challenge for Ukraine, especially as its stock of air-defense interceptors is running low. Ukrainian officials emphasize the need for more support from the U.S. to strengthen their defenses against these advanced threats.
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