Russia Launches Massive Hypersonic Missile and Drone Assault on Kyiv, Deploying Nuclear-Capable Oreshnik
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- •Russia launched a major aerial assault on Kyiv involving nearly 600 drones and 90 missiles, including the nuclear-capable Oreshnik hypersonic missile.
- •The Oreshnik missile travels at speeds exceeding Mach 10 and has a range of 3,500 to 5,000 kilometers, making it difficult to intercept.
- •The missile features Multiple Independently Targetable Reentry Vehicles (MIRV) capability, allowing it to release multiple warheads simultaneously.
- •Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned of a potential major strike involving the Oreshnik, accusing Russia of intimidation and psychological warfare.
Russia carried out one of its most intense aerial assaults on Kyiv in recent months on Sunday, deploying a range of advanced weaponry including the newly unveiled, nuclear-capable Oreshnik hypersonic ballistic missile. The attack involved nearly 600 drones and 90 missiles, according to reports from both Russian and Ukrainian sources. Alongside the Oreshnik, Moscow reportedly used other advanced systems such as the Kinzhal hypersonic missile, Iskander ballistic missiles, and Zircon cruise missiles. Russia stated that the targets included Ukrainian military command centers, air bases, and defense infrastructure. However, Ukraine strongly denied these claims, accusing Russia of deliberately targeting civilians and employing terror tactics.
