 Russia uses Kinzel missile for the first time in Su-34 fighter. Russia's Su-34 multi-purpose fighter bomber used the Kinzel hypersonic missile in the course of the military operation in Ukraine, a defence official told TASS. The Su-34 fighter jet used the Kinzel hypersonic missile in the special military operation. The first crew, who successfully accomplished such a task, will receive state awards, the official said. Russia calls its actions in Ukraine a special military operation. Kyiv and its allies say the 18-month-long Russian aggression is an unprovoked war to grab land. Earlier Vadim Skibitsky, a representative of the main directorate of intelligence of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine, said that Russia has a small reserve of Kinzel hypersonic missiles, about 75 units, and they can produce no more than six of them per month. As for Kinzel missiles, their reserve is currently around 75 units. The Russians value these missiles very much, not only because of their relatively small number but also because, according to our calculations, the enemy can produce no more than six units per month. At least that is what their plan provides. Vadim Skibitsky stressed, according to him, due to limited stocks and production of certain types of missiles, Ukraine's military intelligence sees how the tactics of the Russian strikes are changing. The Kinzel is Russia's latest system with hypersonic aeroballistic missiles carried by special-equipped MiG-31K fighters interceptors. The Kinzel missile features low radar signature and high maneuverability and is designed to strike ground and naval targets. The Kinzel missile system has been on experimental combat duty since December 2017. The Russian army first officially used the missile in combat in the country's military operation on March 18, 2022.