Russia unveils Oreshnik missile, claims it evades Western defenses

Russia has introduced a new intermediate-range ballistic missile called Oreshnik, which President Vladimir Putin claims cannot be intercepted by Western air defenses. The missile was successfully tested during a strike on Dnipro, Ukraine. Oreshnik can travel between 1,000 and 5,500 kilometers and is capable of carrying multiple warheads. Putin stated it is a precision weapon without a nuclear warhead, but experts suggest it could potentially be fitted with one. The missile is hypersonic, reaching speeds over Mach 10, and can hit targets quickly. Developed in 2023, Oreshnik is seen as a modern weapon, with serial production reportedly underway despite Ukrainian intelligence indicating only a few prototypes exist.