Grid fin from a Russian Tochka-U ballistic missile shot down […]

Grid fin from a Russian Tochka-U ballistic missile shot down in Ukraine

Between 50 and 70% of the Russian rockets are being intercepted by current estimates. First designed by the Soviets in the 1960’s, the Tochka-U was an upgraded design from 1989, using a new solid propellant for 120km range and 95m aiming error ellipse.

And Russia is working down their reserves of ancient Soviet missiles. While these Tochka-U’s are raining down on Ukraine, and photographed in the combat theater countless times, Russia insists that “Tochka-U tactical missiles are not in service in the Russian Armed Forces” (their letter to the UN Security Council). Proferrng yet another easily debunked lie, Russia does not seem to care about preserving their credibility. This is the type of missile they used to decimate the train station of escapng civilian families, with the message “for children” written down the side in large letters in Russian.