Russia launches new hypersonic missile 'Oreshnik' in response to Ukraine conflict

Russia has launched a new hypersonic missile called "Oreshnik" in response to Ukraine's use of Western missiles. President Putin announced the strike on a defense facility in Dnipro, marking a significant escalation in the conflict. The "Oreshnik" is a medium-range ballistic missile that reportedly travels at ten times the speed of sound and has a range of 5,000 km. It can carry multiple warheads, allowing it to target several locations simultaneously. The Pentagon identified the missile as based on the RS-26 Rubezh intercontinental ballistic missile. Ukraine's President Zelenskiy condemned the attack, calling it a severe escalation in the ongoing war.