Russia unveils new hypersonic missile 'Oreshnik' amid Ukraine conflict escalation

Russia has launched a new hypersonic missile called "Oreshnik" in response to Ukraine's use of Western missiles. President Vladimir 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 kilometers. It can carry multiple warheads, allowing it to target various locations simultaneously. Ukraine's military described the missile as an intercontinental ballistic missile, which the U.S. disputed. President Volodymyr Zelenskiy condemned the attack as a severe escalation and called for global condemnation.