Putin confirms use of Zircon hypersonic missiles in Ukraine

29 February, 2024 Launch of 3M22 Zircon hypersonic missile from the Admiral Gorshkov frigate. Photo credits: Russian Navy Russian President Vladimir Putin confirms the use of Zircon hypersonic missiles against Ukrainian targets.

He stated this in a live broadcast of the Federal Assembly. According to him, the Russian forces are using hypersonic weapons to hit "especially important targets." He referred to the Kinzhal airborne missile system and the Zircon hypersonic missile. "Our plans in the field of armaments, which I talked about in 2018, have been completed or are in the final stages.

The Kinzhal airborne missile system has not only entered service but is also being used with high efficiency in the war. The Zircon hypersonic system, which was not even discussed in 2018, has also been used in the battle. However, this system is already in service," Putin said.

These words confirm the conclusions of experts from the Kyiv Scientific Research Institute of Forensic Expertise, who verified the wreckage of an unknown missile found in Kyiv as 3M22 Zircon.