Russia says it fired its Oreshnik hypersonic missile at Ukraine
Summary
Russia fired its hypersonic Oreshnik missile at Ukraine targeting critical infrastructure in response to an alleged Ukrainian drone attack on a Putin residence, which Kyiv denies.
Key Points
- Russia fired its hypersonic Oreshnik missile at a target in Ukraine following an alleged Ukrainian drone strike on a Putin residence.
- The missile targets included a drone factory and energy infrastructure in western Ukraine, possibly the Stryi gas field.
- The Oreshnik missile is claimed by Russia to be impossible to intercept due to its speed over 10 times the speed of sound.
- US and Ukrainian officials have expressed skepticism over the attack and the capabilities of the Oreshnik missile.
