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Russia Unveils Hypersonic Missile 'Oreshnik' In Ukraine Attack

This image made from a video provided by the Come Back Alive Foundation shows lights in the sky during a Russian missile attack on a factory in the city of Dnipro, Ukraine, on Nov. 21, 2024. (U

A recent video footage captured a chilling scene of a Russian missile attack in the Ukrainian city of Dnipro. The attack, carried out with a new hypersonic missile called the 'Oreshnik,' showcased the weapon's devastating power and speed. Russian President Vladimir Putin proudly boasted about the missile, claiming it travels at 10 times the speed of sound and is immune to missile defense systems.

The Oreshnik, based on Russia's RS-26 Rubezh intercontinental ballistic missile, is capable of carrying nuclear or conventional warheads and has a range that can reach any European target. This attack marked the first use of an experimental intermediate-range ballistic missile in a war, signaling a significant escalation in the conflict.

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