**Key Developments in Ukraine on Dec. 6**
* Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky unveiled a new missile-drone hybrid called Peklo (Hell) which has been delivered to the country’s Armed Forces.
* The Crimean Bridge was closed after reported Ukrainian drone strikes on Kerch, with Russia’s Defense Ministry claiming air defense systems shot down one Ukrainian drone over Crimea overnight.
**New Missile-Drone Hybrid Unveiled**
President Zelensky announced that the first batch of Peklo missiles had been delivered to Ukraine’s Armed Forces. The missile-drone hybrid has a range of 700 kilometers and a speed of up to Mach 1, making it faster than a commercial airliner.
The President said that the new technology will help strengthen Ukraine’s defense capabilities and protect its citizens from Russian aggression.
**Crimean Bridge Closure**
The Crimean Bridge was closed after reported Ukrainian drone strikes on Kerch. Russia’s Defense Ministry claimed air defense systems shot down one Ukrainian drone over Crimea overnight.
The closure of the bridge has disrupted traffic between Crimea and mainland Russia, with reports suggesting that thousands of people are stranded on both sides.
**Estonian Company to Test AI-Guided Anti-Drone Missiles**
An Estonian defense firm, Frankenburg Technologies, plans to begin testing its innovative anti-drone missiles in Ukraine in 2025. The company has developed missiles designed to intercept Iranian Shahed drones at altitudes of up to two kilometers.
The missile tests aim to confirm the system’s effectiveness under real combat conditions and will be conducted in cooperation with Ukrainian authorities.
**Russian President Replaces Governor**
Russian President Vladimir Putin has dismissed Kursk Oblast Governor Alexei Smirnov due to management “chaos” following Ukraine’s incursion. Putin appointed State Duma Deputy Alexander Khinshtein as interim governor of the oblast.
The decision comes after a series of protests and clashes with local municipal leaders, which reportedly contributed to Smirnov’s dismissal.