The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine’s Main Intelligence Directorate (GUR) has released a roster of 36 individuals allegedly linked to the targeting of the “Dagger” system.
Recent intelligence reveals the establishment of the 44th separate aviation special purpose regiment (military unit 83122) on December 1, 2021. Situated at the Savasleyka aerodrome in the Nizhny Novgorod region, the regiment boasts a two-squadron setup housing up to 24 MiG-31K long-range interceptor fighter jets.
Furthermore, specific tail numbers for the MiG-31K aircraft within the regiment have been identified: RF-20862, RF-03230, RF-20882, RF-03231, RF-03234, RF-19275, RF-94268, RF-42251, RF-42253, RF-20867, RF-20883.
The “Dagger” system, an aeroballistic missile of Russian origin, is an adaptation of the “Iskander” complex designed for airborne launch, typically from the MiG-31K aircraft. Although touted as hypersonic in Russian propaganda, it falls short of contemporary hypersonic weapon standards, yet remains a formidable challenge for air defense systems.
Weighing in with a combat payload of 500 kg, the aviation-missile complex “Dagger” may also possess the capability to carry a nuclear warhead, primarily intended for swift strikes within a range of up to 2000 km.
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