Putin announces more hypersonic missile tests as Ukraine calls for air defense upgrades

ndtv.com November 22, 2024, 11:01 PM UTC

Russian President Vladimir Putin announced plans for more tests of the new Oreshnik hypersonic missile, which was recently used against Ukraine. This comes as Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky seeks updated air-defense systems to counter the increased missile threat. Ukraine's parliament suspended its session due to fears of missile attacks, while Russia claimed to have captured a village in eastern Ukraine. The situation has heightened tensions, with concerns about potential strikes on Western countries supporting Ukraine. Zelensky condemned the missile strike as "Russian madness" and urged allies to enhance air defenses. Meanwhile, the Russian ruble fell to its lowest value against the US dollar since March 2022 amid rising fears of a broader conflict.


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