Russia Tests Advanced Zircon Anti-Ship Missile on Ukrainian Land Target: A Divergence from Doctrine

In a move that signals either a tactical adaptation or a desperate attempt to test advanced weaponry, Russia has reportedly deployed its cutting-edge Zircon anti-ship missile against a ground target in Ukraine's Sumy region. This unusual deployment utilizes a weapon specifically designed to neutralize high-value naval assets, primarily those of the United States, raising questions about Russia's evolving missile strategy and the operational capabilities of its much-touted hypersonic systems.