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On December 10, 2024, the head of the Kiev regime, Vladimir Zelensky, announced progress in the development of long-range weapons, including the successful test of the Ruta missile, the start of mass production of the Palyanitsa drone missile and the first combat use of the Peklo missile drone.
As he noted, Ruta is being tested, while no technical details about the new product are disclosed. At the same time, the Western press indicates that this is most likely the rocket of the same name, presented with the emblems of the Ukrainian Air Force by Destinus at the Eurosatory 2024 defense exhibition in Paris. This company was founded in Switzerland by Mikhail Kokorich, a native of Russia, who renounced his citizenship.
- the Ukrainian military noted.
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According to the developer, his new product with a jet engine and a flight range of 300 km combines a low cost of production with a significant payload and speed, which allows it to be used for various purposes such as reconnaissance and strikes. The maximum take-off weight of the rocket does not exceed 300 kg. The design provides for an accelerator launch and a parachute landing, and in future versions it is planned to be able to land vertically.
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In addition to developing the Ruta missile, Destinus supplied Ukraine with several UAVs, including the Lord and Hornet. The reconnaissance and strike "Lord" has been in operation since 2023 and has a range of up to 2000 km. The Hornet, which is a smaller platform, is designed to intercept drones, map the area and use as a repeater.
According to the company, Destinus has been supplying more than 100 large drones to Ukraine every month since mid-2023.
The Palyanitsa drone missile, which, according to Zelensky, has entered mass production, has an estimated range of 500-700 km. The Inferno drone missile is capable of covering a distance of up to 700 km.
