Russia Launches Six Hypersonic Missiles in Missile Barrage on Ukraine
On March 1st, 2021, Russia launched six hypersonic missiles in a missile barrage on Ukraine. This marks the first time that Russia has used hypersonic missiles in a conflict, and is a major escalation of the ongoing conflict between the two countries. Hypersonic missiles are missiles that travel at speeds greater than Mach 5, or five times the speed of sound. These missiles are much faster and more difficult to detect and intercept than traditional ballistic missiles, making them a powerful weapon in any conflict. The missile barrage was launched