Russia has upgraded its Iskander ballistic missiles, allowing them to hit targets with an accuracy of a few meters and change their trajectory in the final phase of the flight, according to the "Telegraph".
The missiles are now equipped with optical homing seekers and radars, which allow them to adjust their trajectory in the last seconds before impact.
According to Serhii Beskrestnov, an adviser to the president of Ukraine, these guidance systems, which can ensure accuracy within a few meters, were used in recent attacks on bridges in Kiev.
The attacks disrupted transportation links between the left and right banks of the city. Ukrainian officials say it is part of a growing Russian effort to split the country in two.
The optical and radar homing seekers, apparently a new development, scan the area with radar a few seconds before the warhead detonates. This allows missiles to evade Ukrainian electronic warfare systems.
Military analyst Mauro Gili says that these systems can answer some of the most significant tactical challenges that Russia has faced since the beginning of the war.
"Ballistic missiles inherently have a margin of error because their flight path is controlled by an on-board computer, which guides the missile until it reaches a specified altitude. However, in the final stage, gravity is usually the only force at play. Now, that has changed," he told The Telegraph.