The Soviet Union built in the 1969s
British intelligence reports suggest that Russian bombers are using heavy anti-ship missiles used in the 1960s against ground targets in Ukraine, possibly to destroy aircraft carriers with nuclear weapons. The use of 5.5 tonne KH-22 missiles with conventional armament is inappropriate and can cause heavy casualties and casualties.
Modern missiles ending with Russia
Britain’s Defense Ministry said in its daily update that Russia may use such weapons because it has less modern missiles. Russian forces are focusing their efforts on capturing the Donbass region in eastern Ukraine. The region is adjacent to Russia and has been partly occupied by pro-Russian separatists since 2014.
How dangerous is Russia’s Kh-22 missile
The Kh-22 missile was manufactured by MKB Raduga during the Soviet era. It is a long-range anti-ship missile, which was designed to destroy American aircraft carriers. This missile can hit its target with conventional and nuclear warheads. Being an air-to-surface missile, it can be fired from fighter planes and bombers. The missile can fly at a speed of 5,600 km per hour and destroy enemy warships at a range of 600 km.