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Security - September 15, 2025

Russia Launches Hypersonic Missile Near NATO Borders Amidst Escalating Tension with Western Countries

Russia Launches Hypersonic Missile Near NATO Borders Amidst Escalating Tension with Western Countries

In a significant development, Russia on Sunday showcased its capabilities by successfully launching a 3M22 Zircon hypersonic missile from a frigate in the Arctic Ocean’s Barents Sea. This strategic move comes amidst escalating geopolitical tensions with Western nations, following a series of Russian unmanned aircraft intrusions into the airspace of North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) members Poland and Romania earlier in the week.