Map Shows NATO Targets Within Range of Putin's Hypersonic Missile Warship
Summary
A Russian warship called Admiral Kasatonov is near Germany’s coast carrying Zircon hypersonic missiles that can strike targets up to 660 miles away. This puts several NATO countries within range, increasing tensions as Russian President Vladimir Putin warns he may retaliate against British and EU ships involved in confiscations linked to oil sanctions.Key Facts
- The Admiral Kasatonov is a modern Russian frigate deployed off the German island of Fehmarn in the Baltic Sea.
- It carries Zircon hypersonic missiles that fly very fast, making them hard to stop.
- Zircon missiles have been used by Russia to attack targets in Ukraine.
- The missile range covers NATO countries including Germany, Denmark, Sweden, and Poland.
- The warship may have been sailing with its tracking system turned off.
- President Putin warned of retaliation against British and EU ships attempting to seize Russian-linked vessels known as the "shadow fleet."
- Moscow uses these vessels to avoid oil sanctions related to the war in Ukraine.
- U.S. intelligence warns Russia might carry out small attacks on NATO members soon to test alliance unity.
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