Russia's hypersonic missile reaches over Mach 11 in strike on Ukraine
Russia's new hypersonic missile, named "Oreshnik," reportedly reached speeds over Mach 11 during a strike on Dnipro, Ukraine, on November 21. The missile flew for 15 minutes and carried multiple warheads, according to Ukraine's intelligence agency. Russian President Vladimir Putin stated the strike targeted a military facility and served as a warning to the West. The Kremlin emphasized that the missile launch was a response to Western support for Ukraine, which Russia views as reckless. NATO plans to hold an emergency meeting with Ukraine to discuss the situation. Ukraine's foreign ministry has called for a swift international response to the missile strike.