Russia Tests Hypersonic Missile in Ukraine Strike, Raising Global Concerns

The experimental Oreshnik missile, capable of carrying nuclear or conventional warheads, was used in a non-nuclear attack on Dnipro, prompting NATO and Ukraine to hold emergency talks.

• Russia launched the new Oreshnik hypersonic missile at the Ukrainian city of Dnipro, marking its first use in combat and targeting a former Soviet missile factory.
• The missile, traveling at speeds of up to Mach 11, carried six warheads that deployed submunitions, causing damage but no fatalities in the city.
• Russian President Vladimir Putin stated the missile is designed for strategic impact, even with conventional warheads, and announced plans for further testing and production.
• Ukraine and NATO are convening emergency talks as Kyiv seeks advanced air defense systems to counter the growing missile threat.
• The attack has heightened fears of escalation in the nearly three-year war, with Western leaders warning of broader implications for European security.

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