Putin announces plans for more combat tests of new hypersonic missile

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Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that Russia will continue testing its new Oreshnik hypersonic missile in combat. This statement follows the missile's first use against Ukraine, which Putin linked to Ukraine's attacks using Western missiles. Putin emphasized the need for serial production of the Oreshnik missile, claiming it has no effective countermeasures. The missile can carry multiple warheads, allowing it to hit various targets simultaneously. In response to the missile launch, NATO and Ukraine plan emergency talks. Ukraine's parliament has also canceled a session due to heightened security concerns.


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