Ukraine launches mass production of Sapsan short-range ballistic missile — President's Office

He said this in an interview with The Times.

This missile was used in combat for the first time last month—it struck a Russian military target at a distance of about 300 km.

Key characteristics of the missile:

• It has a warhead weighing 480 kg, which is twice as much as the American ATACMS missile;

• Its speed is more than five times the speed of sound;

• The exact range is classified, but it is believed to reach up to 500 km.

Unlike drones, which Russia can intercept, the new ballistic missile is a much more difficult target for Russian air defense, Yermak noted.

When asked whether such a missile could reach Moscow, the head of the President's Office said: "Things are going very well. I think we will be able to surprise our enemies more than once."

• On June 14, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced preparations for the mass production of the Sapsan ballistic missile.

• At the same time, member of the parliamentary defense committee, MP Roman Kostenko, explained why he considers the Sapsan missile not good enough to effectively counter Russia.