Russia Escalates Use of AS-23A KODIAK Kh-101 Cruise Missiles for Strikes on Kyiv in Ukraine

Recently, British Defence Intelligence reported a significant Russian airstrike carried out on the night of December 7, targeting Kyiv and central Ukraine. Notably, this operation marked the first deployment of heavy bombers, specifically the Tu-95 BEAR H, in such attacks since September 21, 2023. These bombers were utilized to launch a series of cruise missiles, with a prominent role played by the Kh-101, also known by its NATO code designation AS-23A KODIAK. Now, what details do we have concerning this groundbreaking development?