Last Updated on 28/08/2024 by Ankita
Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky has officially announced that his country has developed a new ballistic missile. It has also been successfully tested. Its real name has not been announced but according to defense experts, its name could be Hrim-2, Sapsan, Grom-2, Thunder or Grim-2.
In June last year, Ukraine started working on a missile with a range of at least 1000 kilometers. In November, the Ukrainian army hinted at the development of the Hrim-2 system. Ukraine says it is developing this missile to compete with Russia’s Iskander missile.
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Hrim-2 is a short range ballistic missile. It has been made by Ukraine’s Yuzhnoye company. With the making of this missile and its inclusion in the army, Ukraine will get a new option for a cheap but deadly attack on Russia. It will not have to ask for long range weapons from Western countries.
Ukraine will be able to directly attack Russia’s high-value targets
Ukraine will be able to directly attack Russia’s high-value targets. It will not have to take permission from its Western allies. Currently, Ukraine has the Soviet-era Tochka tactical ballistic missile. Its range is 120 kilometers. Now Ukraine has developed a new missile.
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Range from 50 to 700 km, will blow up buildings, armor or bunkers
It is being told that the range of Hrim-2 is 50 to 280 kilometers. This missile can launch a deadly attack on any stationary weapon or group. Its range can be increased to a maximum of 700 kilometers. Very soon its range will be increased from 450 to 500 kilometers.
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A 480 kg warhead can be fitted in this missile
Information is also coming out that a warhead weighing 480 kg can be installed in this Ukrainian missile. Especially a weapon installed with the intention of penetration. If this missile is launched from Kursk, then it can attack the Russian capital Moscow. But with an extended range.
Source (PTI) (NDTV) (HINDUSTANTIMES)