Putin announces successful test of hypersonic missile in Ukraine following Western attacks
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that Russia tested its "Oreshnik" hypersonic missile system in Ukraine. This follows recent attacks on Ukraine by Western-supplied long-range missiles, which he claims have escalated the conflict. Putin stated that the missile strike targeted a Ukrainian military facility. He emphasized that Russia could retaliate against any country supplying weapons to Ukraine, indicating a broader scope for the conflict. He also claimed that Ukrainian missile strikes on Russian territory were unsuccessful, asserting that Russian air defenses effectively repelled these attacks. Putin warned that Russia is prepared for any escalation in the conflict.