NATO and Ukraine to hold emergency talks after Russian missile strike on Dnipro

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NATO and Ukraine will hold emergency talks on Tuesday following a Russian hypersonic missile attack on Dnipro, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict. The missile, capable of reaching speeds of Mach 11, struck a military facility. Russian President Vladimir Putin claimed the attack was retaliation for Ukraine's use of Western missiles. He announced the production of the new Oreshnik missile, which can carry multiple warheads and is said to have devastating effects comparable to nuclear weapons. In response to the heightened threat, Ukraine's parliament canceled a session, and security measures were increased in Kyiv. Meanwhile, Russia also targeted a residential area in Sumy with drones, resulting in casualties.


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