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Russia claimed the first battle use of hypersonic weapons in the war in Ukraine.

Video. Watch: What are hypersonic weapons and why is Russia using them?

Updated: 28/03/2022 - 12:36 GMT+2

The Kinzhal missiles were allegedly deployed against a munitions storage facility in Western Ukraine and a fuel storage depot in central Ukraine.

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