“On paper, this missile is highly effective, capable of flying at supersonic speeds and evading advanced air defense systems, but to realize its potential, Russia will likely need significant improvements in its use,” the report said.
The glorification of the missile was likely a strategic message that Russia is capable of producing and using new weapons despite the ongoing war in Ukraine, intelligence officials say.
On October 18, Putin announced that Russian Mig-31 aircraft would patrol the neutral airspace over the Black Sea. They carry “Kinžal” complexes, which “have a range of more than 1,000 kilometers and a speed of nine mahi”.
“This is not a threat – what I am announcing now,” Putin added. He explained that the increased patrols are due to the increased US naval presence in the Mediterranean.
“This statement is consistent with typical Russian rhetoric aimed at a domestic audience, in which the West is called the aggressor, while Russia’s activities are presented as necessary for the defense of the country,” says Britain.
2023-10-21 17:08:29
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