Defense Blog: Russia test-fired newest Kh-35U anti-ship missiles during recent drills
The Russian Aerospace Forces (VKS) successfully test-fired a Kh-35U anti-ship missile (ASM) from its Su-34 long-range strike aircraft at a naval test range of the Pacific fleet, according to the country’s Ministry of Defense.
“As part of the implementation of planned combat missions at the Pacific Fleet’s naval test range, Su-34 multifunctional fighter-bombers carried out practical launches of the newest guided anti-ship missiles Kh-35U,” the statement said.
It is noted that the launches were carried out in a tricky targets situation, imitating a group of ships.
“All in all eight launches were carried out, all missiles successfully hit targets,” the Ministry of Defense added.
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Update #1: Russia releases video showing what its newest Kh-35U anti-ship missile can do to a vessel (Business Insider)
Update #2: Vladimir Putin tests terrifying new anti-ship missiles by blowing up a fleet of warships in training exercise (The SUN)
WNU Editor: Ouch!!!!
