Zelensky’s ‘New Ballistic Missile’ Likely Old Soviet Design – Expert

Ukraine recently announced the successful testing of a new mystery ballistic missile, raising eyebrows in the military community. Expert commentary suggests that the ‘new’ missile may actually be a refurbished Soviet-era design.

Volodymyr Zelensky teased the media by unveiling Ukraine’s first-ever ballistic missile without revealing specific details. Speculation arises that the missile in question could be a revamped version of the Hrim-2, a project thought to have been abandoned after US missile sales in the Middle East.

Veteran Russian military analyst, Vasily Dandykin, believes that Zelensky’s missile claims might be propaganda to boost Kiev’s image. He suggests that Ukraine lacks the technological prowess to independently develop sophisticated missiles like the Tochka-U or Oka.

Despite Ukraine’s efforts with missiles like Neptune, based on Soviet designs, production capabilities remain limited. Dandykin highlights that Russian air defenses are well-equipped to intercept any potential Ukrainian missiles.

The story unfolds a complex narrative of Ukraine’s reliance on Soviet-era technology and the challenges it faces in modernizing its defense sector amidst geopolitical tensions.

Written by: Ilya Tsukanov