Imagine a missile so fast it practically becomes invisible to radar. A missile that can change the course of a war in seconds. This is the Zircon, the Russian hypersonic missile causing concern around the world. But why is NATO so alarmed by it? And how could it impact the war in Ukraine?

In this video, we explore the development of the Zircon missile, from the early 2000s to the most recent tests. Discover how it reaches speeds of up to Mach 9, making it an almost impossible target to intercept. We’ll understand the reasons why this weapon is seen as a significant threat to Europe’s security, and how Russia is using the Zircon as a tool of intimidation in the conflict with Ukraine.