https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/russia-s-zircon-may-not-be-a-hypersonic-cruise-missile-after-allContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/russia-s-zircon-may-not-be-a-hypersonic-cruise-missile-after-allhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/russia-s-zircon-may-not-be-a-hypersonic-cruise-missile-after-all#u54398Wed, 02 Sep 2026 05:02:00 +0000Ukraine's Defence Intelligence has revealed that Russia's Zircon missile is likely a solid-fuel ballistic missile, not a hypersonic cruise missile as claimed by Moscow. The missile's capabilities have been disputed, with Ukraine's military intelligence suggesting it has a small warhead and may rely on foreign technology. Russia has touted the Zircon as a key component of its military arsenal, capable of reaching speeds of up to Mach 9.Why it mattersThe Zircon missile has been a subject of interest for its claimed hypersonic capabilities, which would make it difficult to int