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Russia strikes Kyiv, Zaporizhzhya with Zircon missiles

Russian forces attacked Ukraine overnight into Aug. 11, with Zircon anti-ship missiles and Iskander-M/KN-23 ballistic missiles. Ukrainian air defenses failed to intercept any of them, Ukraine's Air Force reported.

11 August, 11:05 AM

Fragment of Russian hypersonic Zircon missile found in Kyiv after mass strike

Reuters has published a photograph showing the remains of a Russian Zircon hypersonic missile following Moscow's massive missile and drone attack on Kyiv on June 15.

15 June, 10:47 AM

HUR releases video of destroyed Russian Bastion launcher and Zircon missiles in Crimea

Ukraine’s Main Directorate of Intelligence (HUR) published a video showing the destruction of a Russian Bastion-M coastal missile launcher and two high-value Zircon hypersonic missiles in Crimea overnight into March 24.

25 March, 12:27 PM

Ukraine neutralizes two Zircon missiles in massive overnight attack

Russia launched a large overnight attack on Ukraine, firing four Zircon anti-ship missiles, an Iskander-M ballistic missile, an Kh-31P air-launched missile and 62 drones of various types, Ukraine’s Air Force said on Feb. 16.

16 February, 11:26 AM

Ukraine shows debris of Russian missiles manufactured in 2026

Russia has begun using missiles manufactured in 2026 in attacks on Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s sanctions policy commissioner, Vladyslav Vlasiuk, said on Jan. 24.

24 January, 08:29 PM

Russia launches nearly 400 missiles and drones at Ukraine

Russian invaders carried out a new combined overnight attack on Ukraine, using 396 aerial weapons, Ukraine’s Air Force said on Jan. 24.

24 January, 10:39 AM

Russia targets Kyiv power grid with Zircon hypersonic missiles

The Russian military launched another major missile strike before dawn on Jan. 24, targeting Kyiv regional power grid with missiles and drones, including Zircon hypersonic missiles launched from occupied Crimea.

24 January, 05:13 AM

Russian Zircon missile hits Sumy outskirts

A highway on the outskirts of Sumy was hit by a morning Russian missile strike on Nov. 14, acting Mayor Artem Kobzar reported on Telegram shortly after the attack.

14 November 2025, 09:36 AM

Russia’s Zircon hypersonic missile remains unimpressive

Russia attacked Sumy with a 3M22 Zircon hypersonic missile on Aug. 21, but the strike failed to inflict any meaningful damage, Ukrainian outlet Defense Express wrote.

21 August 2025, 09:47 PM

Russia targets Ukraine with 120 missiles and 90 drones, over 140 intercepted

During a massive coordinated strike on Nov. 17, Russian forces launched approximately 120 missiles and 90 drones against Ukraine. Air defense systems successfully intercepted more than 140 airborne targets, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported.

17 November 2024, 11:41 AM

Russia produces several dozen cruise missiles per month — Defense Intelligence

Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence (HUR) provided an estimate of Russia’s stockpile and output of cruise missiles, including types such as Zircon, Oniks, Kalibr, and Kh-69. The figures were published by defense-focused media outlet ArmyInform on May 1.

1 May 2024, 09:38 PM

Despite recent mass attacks, Russia still has massive missile stockpile

Despite several mass attacks in recent weeks, Russia still possesses a lot of missiles, Ukrainian Air Force spokesman Illya Yevlash said in a TV interview on April 8.

8 April 2024, 03:07 PM

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