Russia Deploys Helicopter-Launched 500-km Missiles to Strike Deep in Ukraine

Russia is expanding its arsenal of long-range standoff weapons by launching missiles from helicopters, with a range of 500 km, to hit Ukrainian targets while reducing risk to its air force. This marks a tactical adaptation to counter Ukrainian air defenses, extending strike capabilities without exposing second-tier aircraft. The development signals an escalation in Russia's deep-strike capacity, potentially complicating Ukrainian logistics and air-defense planning.

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