Palianytsia (Ukrainian: Паляниця, [pɐlʲɐˈnɪt͡sʲɐ]) is a Ukrainian rocket drone missile system developed by Ukraine during the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
| Palianytsia | |
|---|---|
| Type | Rocket drone |
| Place of origin | Ukraine |
| Service history | |
| In service | 2024 |
| Used by | Ukraine |
| Wars | Russo-Ukrainian War |
| Production history | |
| Produced | 2024 |
| Specifications | |
| Engine | turbojet[1] |
Naming
editThe name Palianytsia is a shibboleth that has been used to unmask foreign agents in Ukraine's armed forces, who are usually unable to pronounce the word correctly.[2][3]
Description
editThe "missile-drone" was described by Ukrainian President Zelenskyy as "a new class of weaponry" that is difficult to counter.[4][5]
The missile features a central body with forward-positioned wings and a tail section equipped with four control surfaces.[1]
Production
editOn August 24, 2024, following a strike on an ammunition depot in Voronezh Oblast, Ukrainian authorities officially announced the launch of the missile system, although they did not confirm its usage in that specific attack.[6] On September 6 2024, Alexander Kamyshin stated to The Kyiv Independent that Lithuania had contributed around 11 million USD to build Palianytsia systems.[7]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b "Ukraine discloses details of secret Palyanytsya missile". Retrieved 1 September 2024.
- ^ "Скажи паляниця: чому саме це слово вибрали для ідентифікації російських військових". Апостроф (in Ukrainian). Retrieved 2022-03-01.
- ^ "Не вимовив "паляниця": на Рівненщині затримали росіянина з "вибухівкою"". Українська правда (in Ukrainian). Retrieved 2022-04-13.
- ^ “Difficult to counter”: Zelenskyy unveils new domestic missile-drone system to strike Russians, EuroMaidan Press, 24 August 2024.
- ^ Zelensky vows retribution for Russia, calls Putin a ‘sick man’ for nuclear threats, Agence France-Presse, 24 August 2024.
- ^ "Defense Intelligence of Ukraine claims responsibility for destruction of ammunition depot in the Voronezh region". Militaralnyi. August 24, 2024.
- ^ "Lithuania to allocate $11 million to buy Palianytsia missile-drones for Ukraine". The Kyiv Independent. Archived from the original on 2024-09-06. Retrieved 2024-09-08.
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