Putin Threatens Kyiv with New Hypersonic Missile 'Oreshnik'

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Russian President Vladimir Putin has threatened to use the new Oreshnik hypersonic missile to target Kyiv, escalating tensions as Russia continues to attack Ukraine's energy infrastructure with cluster munitions. This comes in response to Ukraine's use of Western long-range missiles against Russian targets. The attacks have led to widespread power outages in Ukraine, with President Zelenskyy calling for more Western air defense systems to protect the country's energy facilities. Despite the damage, Ukraine's air defense claims to have intercepted 90% of incoming missiles.
Topics:top-news#cluster-munitions#energy-infrastructure#hypersonic-missile#ukraine#vladimir-putin#world-news
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