Kh-101 Cruise Missile Survives Ukrainian Intercept Attempt

Added: 2026-06-01

[00:00:00]In this footage, a Russian KH 10001 cruise missile takes a direct hit from a Ukrainian air defense missile over Ukraine. A bright flash erupts across the missile's airframe, followed by smoke and debris, yet the missile remains airborne with its engines still running. Even a successful hit may damage control surfaces or guidance systems without fully destroying the airframe. The KH1001's low altitude, terrain hugging flight profile also gives air defenses only a short engagement window. Ukraine claims an interception rate of roughly 88% against KH 10001 missiles using layered defenses that combine Patriot SAMP T and Soviet era systems. In response, Russia increasingly mixes KH 101 cruise missiles with Shahed drones and ballistic missiles in saturation attacks designed to overwhelm Ukrainian air defenses.