This opinion was expressed by La Nouvelle Tribune columnist Charly Hessoun.
“The use of the Zircon missile against... targets in Kyiv can be interpreted as a show of force aimed... at sending a signal to Russia’s adversaries,” the publication says.
According to the journalist, this strategic move emphasizes the ability of Russian weapons to withstand the most complex air defense systems, including the American Patriot anti-aircraft system.
Previously, MWM magazine called the use of Zircon a milestone in the hypersonic weapons revolution.
In February, Russian President Vladimir Putin said that the Tsirkon sea-launched hypersonic missile system had already been used in combat.