Ukraine to conduct state tests of Vilkha-M, Vilkha-R missiles in Aug-Oct 2019 - defense minister

KYIV. May 23 (Interfax) - Ukraine successfully tested Vilkha-M and Vilkha-R missiles in the Odesa region on Thursday, Defense Minister Stepan Poltorak said.

"A new stage in testing Vilkha-M and Vilkha-R missiles took place in the Odesa region today. The missiles were tested for various ranges and various parameters. I am happy with this successful phase of tests," Poltorak wrote on Facebook on Thursday.

The Defense Ministry plans to conduct the state tests of the missiles from August to October 2019, he said.