Russia recently deployed a new hypersonic ballistic missile during one of its most intense bombardments of the Kyiv region since the conflict began. It is an aggressive maneuver that resulted in at least four deaths. The attack also highlights a shift from drone warfare to the use of the Oreshnik, an intermediate-range missile capable of carrying multiple conventional or nuclear warheads.
As a result of its extreme speed and unique trajectory, this weapon is currently almost impossible for Ukraine’s existing air defense systems to intercept. According to CNN, it is a terrifying piece of technology, and this marks the third time Russia has utilized it in combat.
