Russia has used hypersonic missiles in its invasion of Ukraine, U.S. President Joe Biden confirmed Monday. But British intelligence and even Biden's own defence secretary have downplayed Russia's use of its air-launched Kinzhal missiles.
"And if you'll notice, just launched the hypersonic missile, because it's the only thing that they can get through with absolute certainty," Biden said. "It's a consequential weapon ... it's almost impossible to stop it. There's a reason they're using it."
An HGV is the weapon that's almost impossible to stop. And Russia is thought to have an HGV in its arsenal, the Avangard system, which Russian President Vladimir Putin in 2018 called "practically invulnerable" to Western air defences. "This suggests that claims of the Kinzhal's invulnerability to missile defence systems may also be somewhat exaggerated," the report said.several surface-to-air missiles systems to Ukraine to aid in its defence.
The launches were likely intended to test the weapons and send a message to the West about Russian capabilities, multiple sources told CNN.
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Russia demands Mariupol lay down arms but Ukraine says noRussia demanded that Ukrainians in the besieged city of Mariupol lay down their arms Monday in exchange for safe passage out of town, but Ukraine rejected the offer.
Read more »
Patriot air defence systems move into Slovakia as Russia continues assault on neighbour Ukraine | CBC NewsSlovakian Defence Minister Jaroslav Nad says the first multinational NATO units with the Patriot air defence systems have been moving to his country.
Read more »
Ukraine refuses to surrender Mariupol as Russia warns of humanitarian 'catastrophe'Ukraine’s government defiantly rejected Russian calls for Ukrainian forces in Mariupol to lay down their arms in exchange for safe passage out of the city and…
Read more »
Foreign affairs minister says Russia to face more sanctions over Ukraine invasionForeign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly says Canada will soon impose new sanctions on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine.
Read more »