Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko stated that the deployment of the Oreshnik missile system and tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus acts as a powerful deterrent, aiming to "cool down hotheads" rather than intimidate. He stressed the strategic importance of these weapons for defense and urged graduates to focus on improving military strategies.
Western media, including Euronews and The Telegraph, are highlighting Russia's use of the 'Oreshnik' missile in Ukraine. The missile's speed, reportedly 10 times the speed of sound, makes it virtually impossible for Kyiv's air defenses to intercept.
Russia launched its Oreshnik missile at Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, two days after 18 Russian students died in a Ukrainian drone strike on Moscow. The Oreshnik, an IRBM capable of Mach 10 speeds and MIRV warheads, is seen as a retaliatory strike.
Russia used its hypersonic Oreshnik missile in a massive attack on Kyiv and its surrounding region, killing at least four and injuring dozens. The assault targeted civilian infrastructure, including a market, residential buildings, schools, and cultural institutions, prompting condemnation from international leaders.
World leaders have condemned Russia's use of an Oreshnik hypersonic missile in an intense overnight assault on Kyiv, which killed at least four people and injured dozens. French President Macron, Italian PM Meloni, and EU Vice-President Kallas criticized the attack, with German Chancellor Merz calling it a 'reckless escalation'.
Russia launched a massive attack on Kyiv and its surrounding region, using the hypersonic Oreshnik missile for the third time in Ukraine. The assault killed at least four people, injured dozens, and damaged civilian infrastructure, including a market, residential buildings, schools, and cultural institutions.
Russia launched overnight strikes on Ukraine using four missile types, including the hypersonic Oreshnik, in retaliation for Kyiv's attacks. Moscow claimed success targeting military facilities, while Ukraine reported civilian casualties and damage, with President Zelenskyy highlighting the Oreshnik's use.
Estonian PM Kaja Kallas condemns Russia's attacks on Ukrainian urban centers as "reprehensible terrorist acts" aimed at civilians. She highlights the alleged use of Oreshnik ballistic missiles, calling it a "reckless gamble on the nuclear razor's edge." EU foreign ministers will discuss increasing international pressure on Russia.
Russia deployed its hypersonic Oreshnik ballistic missile in an overnight attack on Kyiv, killing at least four and wounding dozens. Ukraine's president and military confirmed the use of the weapon, which has nuclear capabilities. The EU condemned the act as "reckless nuclear-brinkmanship."
Ukraine's President Zelenskyy stated Russia deployed the hypersonic Oreshnik missile in a massive drone and missile assault on Kyiv, which killed at least two. This marks the third use of the weapon in the war, with Russia confirming its use and citing retaliation for Ukrainian strikes on Russian territory.
Russia launched a large-scale wave of strikes against Ukraine, firing hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles. Four people were killed and over 50 injured in Kyiv and its surrounding areas, with damage reported to residential buildings and schools.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Russia deployed the nuclear-capable Oreshnik missile against Ukraine during recent overnight bombings, which also targeted water infrastructure, a market, residential buildings, and schools.
Russia launched an intense overnight assault on Ukraine's Kyiv region, including the use of an Oreshnik hypersonic ballistic missile. The attack involved hundreds of drones and missiles, causing damage and injuring at least 10 people. This follows Putin's threat of retaliation for a drone strike on a Russian dorm.
Former UN weapons inspector Scott Ritter suggests Russia may have deployed its Oreshnik hypersonic missile near Kyiv, citing visual evidence. This follows a Ukrainian drone attack in Lugansk and could signal a response to 'atrocities' and a warning to the West.
Reports suggest Russia may have used its Oreshnik ballistic missile on Bila Tserkva, Ukraine, with footage showing multiple warheads. Official verification and details on damage or casualties are pending.
Ukrainian President Zelensky claims intelligence indicates Russia is preparing to attack Ukraine with its "Oreshnik" hypersonic ballistic missile, urging citizens to seek shelter and warning of potential international precedents.
Russian military expert Alexander Stepanov claims combined Sarmat and Oreshnik missile systems can neutralize NATO's European military infrastructure, citing their extensive range and capability to bypass defense systems.
