Russia, which has been at war with Ukraine for months, made a strategic move. The Russian Ministry of Defense announced that the Avangard hypersonic missile system was placed in its silo in the Orenburg region. In the statement made by the Ministry, it was reminded that today is the Strategic Missile Forces Day in Russia.
In the statement, which stated that a regiment equipped with intercontinental ballistic “Yars” missile in the Tver region assumed combat duty yesterday, “Today, another regiment equipped with Avangard missile system in the Yasnenskiy missile area was a real gift for our professional day.” expression was used.
NOT CAUGHT IN DEFENSE SYSTEMS
In the statement, it was emphasized that the missile system with a hypersonic unit will increase the combat capabilities of the Strategic Missile Forces.
It is claimed that the Avangard intercontinental missile is not intercepted by the defense systems of the enemy countries and can easily defeat the air defense systems.
FLYING 9 KILOMETER HEIGHT
It is stated that the missile with a hypersonic head can increase the speed of sound 20 times, in addition to its superior maneuverability, it can fly at an altitude of 9 kilometers.
Russian President Vladimir Putin described the Avangard as “invincible” in 2018, as did some new strategic weapons. (AA)