What Happened
Limited Success For Russian Cruise Missile Upgrades
According to Ukraine’s defense ministry, Russia’s modifications to the Kh-101 air-launched cruise missile have achieved only limited success in evading air defenses. Ukrainian engineers have closely examined recovered missiles, indicating that Russian efforts to improve the missile’s lethality and survivability have not been entirely effective. The findings were reported by Aviation Week, highlighting the ongoing challenges in the Russia-Ukraine conflict.