Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky made the announcement during the country’s Independence Day event on August 24, marking the debut of this modern weapon.
“We witnessed the first successful combat use of our new weapon – the Palianytsia unmanned missile. This is a completely new class of weaponry – an innovation of our own, Ukrainians,” stated V. Zelensky.
More detailed information about the specific target or place where “Palianytsia” was used has not been disclosed – this speaks of the secret nature of the military operation. Still, the announcement signals a build-up in Ukraine’s military capabilities as the country continues to defend itself against Russian aggression.
The Palianytsia unmanned missile, named after a traditional Ukrainian bread, has symbolic and practical significance.
The word “Palianytsia” during the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022. has become a linguistic slogan because the phonetic nuances of the Ukrainian language make it very difficult for non-Ukrainian speakers, especially Russians, to pronounce it correctly. Since then, the word has acquired additional cultural resonance, symbolizing Ukrainian identity and resistance.
The development and successful deployment of the Palianytsia missile underscores Ukraine’s increasing self-sufficiency in the defense industry. This weapon is a new type of missile technology that combines the capabilities of drones with precision strike technologies, tailored to the specific needs of the Ukrainian military.
The Palianytsia unmanned missile, which was presented in a video published by Ukraine’s United24, is designed to strike Russian military airports and other strategic facilities from which attacks on Ukraine are launched. In the video, you can see the aerodynamic design of the drones, which is very similar to the design of traditional cruise missiles.
The ground-launched Palianytsia is powered by a turbojet engine, allowing it to fly a long distance.
Due to the classified nature of the project, specific technical information about Palyanytsya is not being disclosed. However, sources say that the range of the missile is enough to put more than two dozen enemy airfields in its strike radius.
The development of the Palianytsia unmanned missile demonstrates Ukraine’s determination to strengthen its defensive and offensive capabilities in response to continued Russian aggression.
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2024-08-26 08:41:06