Putin's Hypersonic Oreshnik Missile: A New Threat to Ukraine and Beyond
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Russia has escalated tensions with the West by deploying a hypersonic Oreshnik missile against a Ukrainian weapons facility, marking a significant increase in destructive capability. This move challenges NATO's military strategy, as the Oreshnik's range and power surpass Western munitions like ATACMS and Storm Shadow missiles. The deployment underscores Russia's strategy of escalation dominance, potentially threatening NATO targets in Europe and complicating Western military support for Ukraine.
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