Ukraine's new Grom-2 missile could reach Moscow

More details are emerging about the new Ukrainian ballistic missile. Mykhailo Podolyak, the advisor to the head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, revealed in an interview with Novina Live that it would be a weapon with a range of 373-435 miles. This means that, with its help, Ukrainians will be able to target deep within Russia, making even Moscow within its reach. What else is known about these ballistic missiles?

On August 27, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced the successful first test of the new Ukrainian ballistic missile. However, he did not disclose many details about it. His advisor, Mykhailo Podolyak, later stated in an interview that it will be a weapon with a range of 373-435 miles.

According to the Defence Express service, the missile will enable the attack of "interesting objects" on Russian territory. Its range will include, among others, Moscow and the strategic Russian military aviation base Engels near Saratov, where Tu-95 and Tu-160 bombers are stationed.

As WP Tech journalist Przemysław Juraszek already reported, the new Grom-2 ballistic missile is the Ukrainian equivalent of the Russian Iskander-M. Ukrainians have been working on this missile for about two decades, and its first test launch took place in 2018. Special launchers can carry Grom-2 missiles, and their massive warheads ensure high effectiveness even if they miss the target by dozens of yards.

During tests conducted in 2023, Ukrainians successfully launched the Grom-2 missile. It is possible that the same missile was used to strike the Russian airbase Saki in Crimea in 2022. The Ukrainian army is still improving this weapon, particularly in the context of GPS signal jamming, which can complicate precise missile guidance.

Grom-2 is expected to be a significant element of the Ukrainian arsenal in long-term armed conflicts. The missile's successful test is also a major success for the Ukrainian defense industry, which is currently operating under war conditions.