Russia’s Zircon May Not Be A Hypersonic Cruise Missile After All

Ukraine's intelligence reports suggest Russia's Zircon may not be a hypersonic cruise missile. Analysis of the production chain claims to have identified U.S.-origin electronics within the weapon. A Ukrainian official warns that Moscow's increasing reliance on harder-to-intercept missiles represents a dangerous new stage in the conflict. This shift occurs as Patriot interceptor stocks are running low, complicating defense efforts against these advanced weapons systems as Russia continues to deploy them against Ukrainian targets.