Russia Escalates Use of AS 23 A KODIAK Kh 101 Cruise Missiles for Strikes on Kyiv in Ukraine

Recently, British Defence Intelligence reported a significant Russian airstrike carried out on the night of December 7, targeting Kyiv and central Ukraine. Notably, this operation marked the first deployment of heavy bombers, specifically the Tu95 BEAR H, in such attacks since September 21, 2023. These bombers were utilized to launch a series of cruise missiles, with a prominent role played by the Kh101, also known by its NATO code designation AS23A KODIAK. Now, what details do we have concerning this groundbreaking development