Ukraine unveils Nika missile to counter jet-powered Shahed drones

korrespondent.net (Russian) —

Ukraine has developed a new small missile called Nika designed to destroy jet-powered Shahed drones, President Volodymyr Zelensky announced. The missile is scheduled for testing in the near future. Zelensky stated that both Ukraine and Germany have responded positively to the Nika missile, with trials upcoming. He also reported successful testing of another joint Ukrainian-German interceptor called SPS, thanking the companies involved. The announcements were made during Zelensky's interaction with journalists, as reported by Suspilne. These developments highlight Ukraine's ongoing efforts to counter Russian drone threats through domestic and international defense cooperation.


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