Russia has stockpiled Zircon missiles in Crimea — specifically to target Kyiv

The Russians have stockpiled Zircon missiles in Crimea and will continue its targeted terror, especially against Kyiv, Southern Defense Forces spokesperson Natalia Humeniuk said, commenting on Russian tactics on national TV on March 26.

Zircon missiles are known to have an increased range, with Kyiv being well within their range from occupied Crimea.

"We must understand that the enemy has several dozens of such missiles stored at a military hub, for example, in Crimea,” Humeniuk said.

“Occasional targeted terror may take place in the future, with the capital being a top-priority target."

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The Russian missile attack on Kyiv on March 25 — What is Known?

Two missiles, likely ZM22 Zircon rockets, were shot down by Ukraine’s air defense over Kyiv on March 25, Defense Express reported, citing sources, and sharing a photo of missile debris.

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This is the second known use of this missile after an unsuccessful attempt to attack Kyiv on Feb. 7, Defense Express said.

Explosions were heard in Kyiv on March 25, almost simultaneously with the air alert announcement.

Ukrainian air defense destroyed two ballistic missiles over Kyiv that Russia had launched from Crimea, Ukrainian Air Force Commander, Mykola Oleshchuk, said, without identifying the type.

10 people were injured, including two hospitalized, after rocket debris hit Mykhailo Boychuk Academy of Decorative and Applied Arts in Kyiv’s Pecherskyi district.

Missile fragments were found in a forest belt in the city’s Holosiivskyi district.

Two private houses were damaged in Kyiv’s Solomyanskyi district.

Debris fell near a private building in Kyiv’s Darnytskyi district, damaging the windows and setting a non-residential building ablaze.

The Air Force could not yet confirm as of March 26 that Zircon missiles were fired at Kyiv.

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