GUR: Russia has up to 120 Zircon missiles in its arsenal
The Russian army currently has up to 120 “Zircon” hypersonic missiles in service. Russia plans to manufacture about 30 more of these missiles in 2026.
According to intelligence reports, the missiles are manufactured by JSC “VPK NPO Mashinostroyenia” in Reutov, near Moscow.
Oleg Chornyi, acting head of one of the departments of the Main Intelligence Directorate (GRU), noted that the massive use of “Zircons” during the attack on June 2 was aimed at striking as many targets as possible, as these missiles are difficult targets for Ukrainian air defense.
According to him, Russia’s increased use of this type of missile will require a greater number of anti-missile systems to intercept them, which Ukraine is receiving from international partners.
Source: UNIAN, citing the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine.
The Russian army struck the Poltava district, killing two people and raising the number of casualties to 14, including six children.
Since the evening, Russian troops have carried out more than 20 attacks on three districts in the Dnipropetrovsk region, using aerial bombs, drones, and artillery. As a result of the enemy strikes, one person was killed and nine others were wounded.
