PALIANYTSIA MISSILE

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Context

The Palianytsiawas used for the first time to target a Russian military installation.

Details

• The Palianytsia missile is a long-range drone missile newly developed by Ukraine.
• Named after a type of Ukrainian bread, “Palianytsia” carries cultural significance that has turned it into an symbol of resistance for the country. 
• The completion of its development was done in 18 months.
• Need: Western allies including United States do give Ukraine long-range armaments but rule out their usage within Russian territory as a result of fear for escalation. ATACMS missiles could reach at least 250 major military targets across Russia; however, such restrictions limit the access to just 20 targets for Ukraine’s strikes. 
• The project involved both private sector inputs and contributions from state-owned design bureaus, spurred by a grant program initiated by the Ukrainian government.
• In addition, faster innovation and production were made possible through deregulation of defense industry. 
• The missile is launched from a ground-based platform.
• It features a turbojet engine.
• The Palianytsia has a 700-km range (like ATACMS).
• The missile is capable of striking approximately two dozen Russian military airfields.
• It is significantly cheaper than similar missiles.
• Ukrainian missile drone Palianytsia costs less than US$1 million a piece.

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IndianExpress

PRACTICE QUESTION Q: During the Russia-Ukraine War, numerous types of missiles have been deployed by both sides. Consider the following statements regarding the use of missiles in the conflict: 1.Iskander is a short range ballistic missile system used by Russia and it has a range of up to 500 km 2. Ukrainian forces have employed Tochka – U Missiles with approximately 120KM range. 3.The Kinzhal was the first time that Russia has used hypersonic missiles in military operations since the commencement of such missiles. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1 and 3 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2, and 3   Answer: (d) Explanation: Statement 1 is correct: The Iskander missile system has been used by Russia in the conflict, and it is known for its versatility in carrying various warheads over a range of up to 500 km. Statement 2 is correct: Ukraine has used Soviet-era Tochka-U missiles, which have a relatively short range and are designed for tactical use. Statement 3 is correct: The Kinzhal hypersonic missile has been used by Russia during the conflict, marking a significant moment in modern warfare due to its ability to travel at speeds exceeding Mach 5 and evade missile defense systems.