Putin showcases new missile as Russia targets Ukraine and warns NATO
Russia has launched a new intermediate-range ballistic missile, named "Oreshnik," targeting a military facility in Dnipro, Ukraine. This marks the first use of such a missile in the ongoing conflict, with President Putin claiming it travels at Mach 10, evading Western defenses. Putin's announcement follows increased tensions, as Ukraine has recently attacked Russian military sites using U.S.-supplied missiles. He warned that Russia would respond to Western military actions with force, emphasizing the missile's capability to carry multiple warheads. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy condemned the missile strike, accusing Russia of using Ukraine for weapons testing. U.S. officials noted that Russia has only a limited number of these experimental missiles, which are not expected to be used regularly against Ukraine.