Ukraine intel details Zircon components; suggests quasi-ballistic design

A Ukrainian intelligence teardown of Russia’s 3M22 Zircon provides a component-level breakdown (including foreign-origin electronics) and supports analysis that Zircon may be a two-stage solid-fuel, maneuverable quasi-ballistic missile rather than an air-breathing hypersonic cruise missile. While Zircon itself is not new, the report adds novel technical insight into its propulsion, guidance chain, and potential ground-launch adaptation (e.g., Bastion-based launchers), which matters for assessing intercept profiles and production constraints.