The Russian Federation used to strike in Ukraine rockets with a nuclear charge imitator - Defense Express

The purpose of using these missiles, which carry only a metal "bolvanka" is to confuse the Ukrainian air defense forces. They were used as false goals. During a combined attack in Ukraine on January 15, 2025, the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation used winged X-55cm missiles, which are staff carriers of nuclear charge. About it writes Defense Express. These missiles, together with the X-555, were launched from Tu-95MC from the starting area in the Volgograd region.

The purpose of using these missiles, which carry only a metal "bolvanka" is to confuse the Ukrainian air defense forces. They were used as false goals. The rocket itself from the usual X-55 differs conformal tanks, which is why its range is increased to 3500 km. In total, the enemy used 117 air attacks during the attack. Defense forces neutralized 100% of drones and 85% of winged and managed missiles. In particular, 26 winged missiles and all controlled X-59/X-69 missiles.

It is also noted that not all hostile missiles that have not been confined have achieved their goals. The invaders were killed in Ukrainian gas infrastructure in Kharkiv, Lviv and Ivano-Frankivsk regions. As of the time of publication of information on critical damage, there is no information. It should be reminded that on January 15, the Russian Federation fired at Ukraine with rockets.

The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation was raised into the sky by strategic Tu-95MC bombers, which are commonly used during massive shelling of Ukraine. Subsequently, it became known that in several areas reported the consequences of a rocket attack of the Russian Federation. The heads of Lviv and Ivano-Frankivsk regions reported that the targets of the attack were objects of critical infrastructure. In Khmelnytskyi, the Air Force has managed to knock down 4 Russian missiles.