Ukraine Claims It Diverted Two Russian Oreshnik Hypersonic Missiles Using New Electronic Warfare Technology
Ukraine reportedly managed to disrupt the flight paths of two Russian Oreshnik hypersonic missiles using a newly developed electronic warfare system known as “Lima” in May 2025, according to a report by The New York Times.
The newspaper reports that Ukraine deployed the technology to interfere with the missiles’ guidance systems, potentially preventing them from reaching their intended targets.
According to the report, one of the missiles struck garages near Kyiv, while the second reportedly broke apart in the air over the Donetsk region.
The report also states that Russia has stopped using its Kinzhal hypersonic missiles against Ukraine, although it does not establish whether this decision was directly connected to Ukraine’s electronic warfare capabilities.
The reported development highlights Ukraine’s growing efforts to counter Russia’s advanced missile systems through electronic warfare and emerging defence technologies.
Source: The New York Times.