The new Russian Kh-101 cruise missiles are different from those used by the occupiers in 2022.
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Invaders learn quite quickly. The updated X-101 is already equipped with an active electronic warfare system, has active protection, heat traps, etc. Vadim Skibitsky, a representative of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, stated this as part of a discussion program in Davos, the Main Intelligence Directorate reported.
The military intelligence representative stressed that Ukraine must develop air defense and at the same time take care of protecting the military-industrial complex.
And in order for it to produce products, we must take, in particular, counter-offensive measures in order to prevent the loss of territories. And the experience of 2023 showed us this,” he noted.
As you know, the Kh-101 is a strategic air-to-ground cruise missile. It entered service with the Russian army in 2014, and was tested in Syria for attacks on the population.
The Russians launch it from Tu-95MS and Tu-160 bombers, which can carry 8-12 missiles each. The flight range is more than 5.5 thousand km, and theoretically the missile is capable of destroying moving targets with an accuracy of up to 10 m. At least, this is what Russian propaganda claims.
Let us recall that in January the National Agency for the Prevention of Corruption stated that 42 parts and components of foreign production were found in the Russian X-59 type aircraft missile.
Source: Racurs
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