September 14, 2025 — The Russian Ministry of Defense released striking footage of MiG-31K fighter jets equipped with Kh-47M2 Kinzhal hypersonic missiles flying over the Barents Sea, as part of the joint strategic exercise Zapad-2025.
According to the official statement, the flight lasted approximately four hours.
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During the training mission, the crews practiced simulated airstrikes against critical targets of a hypothetical enemy.
Russian authorities emphasized that all operations were carried out in strict accordance with international airspace regulations.
The power of the Kinzhal missile
The Kh-47M2 Kinzhal is one of the most advanced weapons in Russia’s arsenal. Hypersonic in origin and derived from the Iskander-M ballistic missile, it can reach speeds of up to Mach 10 and a range of 1,500 to 2,000 km, depending on the launch platform.
Designed to be launched mainly from MiG-31K fighters and Tu-22M3 bombers, the Kinzhal can carry either conventional or nuclear warheads. Moscow promotes it as a missile capable of penetrating modern missile defense systems, thanks to its extreme speed, maneuverability, and unpredictable trajectory — features that make it one of the pillars of Russia’s strategic deterrence.
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Source and images: Russian Ministry of Defense. This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.
