Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that Ukraine has started using the OTRK "Sapsan" operational-tactical missile complex equipped with ballistic missiles, according to an X post by @angelshalagina shared during the reporting window from 6:16 p.m. to 7:46 p.m. UTC on Dec. 9, 2025. The statement marks a new development in Ukraine's military capabilities amid the ongoing conflict with Russia, as relayed directly from Zelenskyy via the social media post over the past 90 minutes. No additional details on deployment locations, targets, or operational specifics were provided in the X post during this period.
