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- Kinzhal missiles reportedly used in a deadly attack in Kyiv.
- At least 23 fatalities, including a devastated children’s hospital.
- Western nations are advancing hypersonic missile technology.
Understanding the Devastation: Kinzhal Missiles Strike Kyiv
In a harrowing incident, Kinzhal missiles have been implicated in a brutal assault on Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, leaving a trail of destruction and loss of life.
The attack, which has resulted in at least 23 deaths, saw a children’s hospital crumble into ruins amidst the chaos. This tragic event underscores the lethal capabilities of hypersonic missiles and raises concerns about their use in warfare. In response to growing threats, Western nations, including the UK, US, and Australia, are actively developing their own hypersonic missile systems to bolster defense and maintain strategic parity. The urgency of these developments highlights the escalating arms race in modern military technology and the dire need for effective countermeasures against such devastating weaponry.
Image Credits
- Getty Images: Kinzhal hypersonic missile launch.
