Russia has begun using the Kh-69 cruise missile with a new warhead for terrorist attacks on Ukraine

A Telegram channel, “war_home,” shared images of the missile equipped with a cluster warhead containing metal balls. The post emphasized that if these metal balls were discovered, emergency services should be called immediately, and the items should not be touched.

Kh-69 cruise missile

Kh-69 cruise missile

This missile, developed by the Raduga Design Bureau, was first officially unveiled at the "Army" forum in August 2022. Russia used it in mass attacks on Ukraine for the first time during a strike on February 7, and it was also used in an attack on the Trypillia Thermal Power Plant in April.

Kh-69 cruise missile

The Kh-69 is primarily launched from Su-5 fighter jets.

According to open sources, the missile weighs up to 800 kg, with its warhead accounting for up to 310 kg, and has a range of up to 400 km.

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