The Russian Federation tests in Ukraine new missile weapons: which arsenal is used by the enemy (photo)

Among the missiles used recently the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, experts call X-69, 3M22 "Zircon" and "Thunder-E1". In addition, the North Korean KN-23 was involved during rocket strikes. The events at the theater of hostilities in Ukraine indicate a growing trend towards Russia's use of missile weapons, which was previously used in rare cases or which was under development.

In particular, it is about missiles such as X-69, 3M22 "Zircon", "Thunder-E1", as well as some missiles obtained from North Korea. The Bulgarian Military Viewers told detail about the use of this weapon. The X-69 rocket first attracted attention when details about its use during attacks on Ukraine on February 7. This rocket is the development of the X-59 and is intended for the prompt deployment of tactical aviation.

Russian sources claim that the X-69 is made using the stealth technology, which complicates radar detection, has a range of 290 km and is equipped with a powerful 310-kilogram warhead. "The emergence of this rocket testifies to Russia's desire to reduce the lag from Western powers by aviation shock potential. This is especially noticeable in opposition to such missiles as Storm Shadow/Scalp and Jassm," experts emphasize.

They also noted that the X-69 was initially created for the 5th generation Su-57. However, it is likely that it was integrated with the Su-34 fighter in Ukraine. The supersonic rockets 3m22 "Zircon" maritime base were also deployed by the Russians during the strikes on February 7. Initially, it was assumed that this system would develop into a hypersonic complex with a planar warhead, which would distinguish it from the X-47 "Dagger".

However, Ukrainian military experts suggest that "Zircon" is rather aerobalistic rather than a complete hypersonic missile. Some Western experts also share this opinion. Viewers write that there are only a few cases of use of hybrid missiles "Grom-E1" during the Russian-Ukrainian war. But over the last month, the occupiers have been used twice in bombardment, in particular, in the Kherson region and Mirnograd.

In fact, "Thunder-E1" is similar to the French ammunition AASM Hammer, but have an increased flight range-up to 120 km at a weight of a warhead of 315 kg. In order to achieve this range, the rocket must be launched at a height of 12 km. Also, according to Ukrainian sources, the enemy used the North Korean missiles Hwasong-11A or KN-23.

They were used by the North Korean Hwasong-11A missiles [KN-23] were used in conjunction with the C-300 missiles for attack on Selidovo in Donetsk region on the night of February 8. Earlier, the fragments of these missiles were observed in the Kharkiv region. "This situation is forced that the Russian Federation can control Korean missile systems in several sections of the front.