Putin announces more tests and production of Oreshnik missile after strike on Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced plans for more tests and serial production of the Oreshnik hypersonic missile. This follows its recent launch at the Ukrainian city of Dnipro, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict. Putin stated that the missile, capable of flying at Mach 10, would be tested in "combat conditions." He emphasized the missile's importance for Russia's security and claimed it is unmatched by any other country. The missile launch was a response to Ukraine's use of Western-supplied missiles on Russian territory. Putin indicated that Russia would target military facilities in countries providing weapons to Ukraine, specifically naming the United States and Britain.