Russia launched a 3M22 Zircon missile against Ukraine on 7 February 2024, marking the first known use of this hypersonic weapon in combat.

Russia had used a 3M22 Zircon missile on 7 February in Ukraine, with the Russians claiming it was hypersonic

Russia used a 3M22 Zircon missile during the missile attack on Kyiv on February 7

The missile targeted a residential area with no military facilities around, resulting in civilian infrastructure damage and casualties

The 3M22 Zircon is an anti-ship hypersonic cruise missile Russia accepted for service in January 2023

The missile can fly at speeds of up to Mach 8-9 at a range of 600-1,500 km, carrying a 300-400kg warhead

The microelectronics found in the debris were poorly preserved and practically impossible to analyze due to severe physical damage

The weapon does not meet the tactical and technical characteristics declared by Russia (Ukrainian experts claim)

Markings found on missile fragments indicate that the weapon was assembled recently

Russia reportedly attacked Ukraine with a 3M22 Zircon hypersonic cruise missile for the first time since the start of the full-scale invasion on Feb. 7, killing at least five people and injuring over

The 40 plus strong missile attack on Ukraine on Wednesday probably saw the first appearance of the 'Tsirkon' hypersonic missile