Russia has reportedly used its new 9M729 Novator ground-launched cruise missile in combat for the first time, marking another escalation in the ongoing conflict with Ukraine. With a reported strike range exceeding 1,200 kilometers — and possibly reaching up to 2,500 — the missile’s deployment signals Moscow’s growing strategic reach across Europe. Military analysts say the move underscores Russia’s expanding missile capabilities, coming just days after successful tests of the Poseidon and Burevestnik systems. Watch