Rare 10-meter giant of the 60s: Russians launch P-35 anti-ship missile at Ukraine (photo)
The Russian army used a rare 4-ton anti-ship missile P-35, which was adopted in 1962, to strike Ukraine.
This was reported by Defense Express.
The wreckage found testifies to the use of a rare missile. It is noted that this is the first known case of Russian use of such a missile.
The published photos show the wreckage of the P-35, which is a missile of considerable size. It is 10 meters long and has a starting weight of 4 tons. The missile was developed in the 1950s and put into service in 1962. This is an anti-ship missile, so it is likely that Russia was trying to hit targets in the southern regions of Ukraine with it.
Defence Express analysts note that the P-35 itself is hard to recognize in the wreckage in the photo. However, this missile has a rather specific wing structure. The downing of this missile was confirmed by Defense Express’ own sources.
“Despite its age, the P-35 is still in service with the Russian Federation. In particular, it is a means of defeating the Redut coastal missile system. As of 2021, their number was estimated at 8 launchers,” the statement said.
Russia has only two Redoubt complexes – in Crimea and on Kildyn Island in the Barents Sea (reportedly abandoned).
After the annexation of Crimea, Russia restored Object-100 in 2016. From time to time, he launched missiles. The Kremlin also planned to modernize the complex in order to install launch pits for Oniks and Zircon missiles. P-35 missiles were also used in Project 58 missile cruisers, but they have all been decommissioned.
“But it is unknown what kind of launcher was used for the strike. At the same time, the use of even such long-range weapons looks more like a desire to hit with something,” Defence Express added.
