- Ukrainian sources report that Russia has begun limited use of a new subsonic cruise missile called Izdeliye-30 launched from Tu-95MSM and Tu-160M bombers.
- The missile is described as a lower-cost alternative to the Kh-101 designed to expand Russia’s capacity for sustained long-range strike operations.
Ukrainian defense-linked sources report that Russia has begun limited operational use of a new subsonic cruise missile, identified as “Izdeliye-30,” during strikes against Ukraine following testing activities that started in late 2025.
According to the Ukrainian OSINT community “Polkovnyk HSh,” which maintains close ties with Ukrainian military sources, Russia initiated isolated testing and early combat employment of the new cruise missile at the end of 2025. The group stated that intelligence information identifies the weapon under the designation “Izdeliye-30.”
The source reported that the missile is a new subsonic cruise missile designed for use by upgraded Tu-95MSM and Tu-160M strategic bombers. These aircraft form the backbone of Russia’s long-range aviation fleet and are regularly used to launch cruise missile strikes against Ukrainian targets from stand-off distances.
The new missile has an estimated range of approximately 1,500 kilometers, carries a warhead weighing about 800 kilograms, and travels at speeds between 600 and 800 kilometers per hour. The missile is reportedly equipped with a Kometa-M12 satellite navigation system designed to resist electronic warfare interference.
The OSINT community stated that the missile was developed as a lower-cost alternative to the Kh-101 air-launched cruise missile currently employed by Russian strategic bombers. The reported objective is to enable more frequent launches by providing a weapon that can be produced in larger numbers while maintaining operational reach.
The Ukrainian source wrote that the system is intended to expand the otherwise limited strike capacity of Tu-95 and Tu-160 bomber platforms, which rely heavily on cruise missiles for long-range attacks conducted outside Ukrainian air defense coverage.
Air-launched cruise missiles operate by flying at low altitude along pre-programmed routes using terrain-following navigation and satellite guidance systems. Subsonic designs prioritize range and endurance rather than speed, allowing launch aircraft to remain far from defended airspace while the missile travels independently toward its target.
Electronic warfare resistance is considered a key feature in modern cruise missile design, particularly in conflicts where GPS disruption and signal interference are widely employed. A navigation system described as resistant to electronic warfare suggests efforts to maintain accuracy despite jamming environments.
Russia has relied extensively on long-range cruise missile strikes throughout the war against Ukraine, using aircraft such as the Tu-95 and Tu-160 to launch weapons from airspace far from Ukrainian air defenses. These attacks typically involve coordinated missile salvos intended to challenge interception systems through volume and varied flight paths.