Q. ‘Kinzhals’ are nuclear-capable hypersonic ballistic missile made in which country?
Answer:
Russia
Notes: The Kinzhals are Russian-made nuclear-capable hypersonic air-launched ballistic missile. It can carry a nuclear warhead or a conventional warhead.
The missile is launched either from a MiG-31K interceptor or a Tu-22M3 bomber. It was unveiled in 2018. Russia recently launched 6 Kinzhals, which the Ukrainian forces failed to intercept and destroy. This is part of the largest aerial strike against Ukraine in weeks. The missile was launched for the first time against Ukraine in 2022.