The Izdeliye-30 cruise missile has emerged as Russia’s latest advancement in long-range strike capabilities. The missile, with a wingspan of three meters, can carry an 800-kilogram warhead and has a range of at least 1,500 kilometers.
While drones have dominated discussions about the Ukraine war, both sides continue to develop other weapon systems. The Izdeliye-30 made headlines after destroying a residential building in Kharkiv in early March, killing 11 people. Ukraine’s presidential commissioner Vladyslav Vlasiyuk commented: “It is wrong to assume the future belongs exclusively to drones.”
The Izdeliye-30 is a cost-effective yet highly destructive weapon. An upgraded version of the Kh-101 cruise missile, it can carry roughly twice the payload of its predecessor. These missiles can be launched from strategic bombers, long-range aircraft, and tactical planes, giving Russia multiple launch options and making it harder for Ukraine to predict and intercept attacks.
Ukraine’s military historian Andriy Karuk noted: “Russia is expanding the range of platforms capable of carrying this weapon. It is trying to respond flexibly and adapt to changing conditions on the battlefield.”
According to the Ukrainian Defense Intelligence (HUR), the Izdeliye-30 was first used in Ukraine at the end of 2025. However, Anatoliy Khrapchinsky, deputy director of the electronic warfare systems manufacturer, noted that development efforts date back to late 2024, when Russia actively relied on cruise missiles due to limits on ballistic missile use.
Khrapchinsky added: “Russia has long sought to reduce costs while increasing the payload of this weapon. The Kh-101 has a range of over 2,500 kilometers but was typically used for distances up to 700 kilometers, likely due to cost.”
Prior to the Izdeliye-30, Russia also upgraded the Kh-59 missile into the Kh-69, extending its range and allowing launches from tactical aircraft such as the Su-30 and Su-35. The Kh-69 entered service in 2024 and was used to strike the Tripilskaya thermal power plant in April of that year.
