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Zelenskyy Unveils Sapsan Missile: A Game Changer for Ukraine

12/11/2025

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On December 9, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed Ukraine's Armed Forces began using the domestically produced Sapsan ballistic missile in combat against Russia.
The Sapsan has a range of about 300 km, a speed of 5.2 Mach, and a 480 kg warhead, surpassing US-supplied ATACMS.
Zelenskyy emphasized strategic ambiguity, saying the enemy often misidentifies missile strikes.
The development reflects Ukraine's push for military independence amid uncertainties about future Western support.

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On December 9, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed Ukraine's Armed Forces began using the domestically produced Sapsan ballistic missile in combat against Russia.
The Sapsan has a range of about 300 km, a speed of 5.2 Mach, and a 480 kg warhead, surpassing US-supplied ATACMS.
Zelenskyy emphasized strategic ambiguity, saying the enemy often misidentifies missile strikes.
The development reflects Ukraine's push for military independence amid uncertainties about future Western support.