Ukraine Successfully Tests Ruta Missile

Ukraine is conducting a series of tests of the new Ruta missile. President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyi noted that the tests are going well. The President spoke about the missile at the presentation of the Borys Paton National Award, during which participants honored the contribution of science to the country's defense capabilities.

"Palianytsia missile has entered mass production. Peklo drone missile has successfully passed its first combat use. We have recently handed over the first batch to our Defense Forces.

Successful tests of the new Ruta missile are underway. The long-range Neptune will soon become a terrible reality for the occupiers," Zelenskyi stated.

The awarding ceremony at the Borys Paton National Award. December 2024.

Ukraine. Photo credits: Office of the President

The president did not disclose any other details about the new Ruta missile. However, it is known that in June 2024, the Ruta missile by Destinus was demonstrated at the Ukrainian stand at the Eurosatory 2024.

Destinus' Ruta rocket in Ukrainian symbols at Eurosatory 2024. France.

Photo credits: Mikhail Kokorich

In Paris, the Ruta missile was presented in the insignia of the Ukrainian Air Force. It is no coincidence that Ukraine is now successfully testing the Ruta missile manufactured by Destinus. Destinus is a privately held European aerospace company specializing in aerospace, defense, and energy, founded in 2021 in Switzerland.

The company is run by Mikhail Kokorich, a Russian national who renounced his Russian citizenship.

Ruta missile from Destinus

Ruta's distinctive advantage is its combination of low cost, payload size and speed, making it an ideal vehicle for a multitude of missions. The rocket takes off with the help of an accelerator, and landing is carried out with the help of parachutes (if necessary).

Recently, Volodymyr Zelenskyi solemnly handed over the first batch of the latest Peklo drone missiles with a range of 700 kilometers to the Defense Forces.