AS-24 Killjoy: Russia's 'Superweapon' In Ukraine War
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In the ongoing war against Ukaine, Russia used a 'superweapon' - a hypersonic missile
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The UK's Ministry of Defence said that AS-24 Killjoy was used on December 14, 2023
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According to Newsweek, the missile can carry a nuclear payload
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The AS-24 Killjoy can travel at exceptionally high velocities - up to 10 times the speed of sound
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This is faster than the HIMARS rocket system the US has given Ukraine
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The missile can hit targets as far away as 1,250 miles or 2,011 kmph
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The UK's defence ministry said at least one AS-Killjoy was used by the Russian Air Force
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It is one of the six 'superweapons' announced by Russian President Vladimir Putin in 2018
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Russia has reserved the Killjoy for what it considers to be high-value, well defended targets
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Hypersonic missiles are thought to represent the next generation of arms
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