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world19 hours ago

Diplomatic clash as US accuses Russia of dangerous escalation in Ukraine crisis

At an emergency UN Security Council meeting, the United States condemned Russia’s 'dangerous and inexplicable escalation' in the Ukraine war after Moscow launched the nuclear-capable Oreshnik missile near Poland, as Kyiv pressed for peace talks amid heavy Russian strikes on energy infrastructure; Moscow blamed Kyiv for the impasse, European leaders condemned the attack, and Washington pushed sanctions while pursuing a US‑led peace framework.

via AP News|
#oreshnik#russia#security-council
world21 hours ago

UN Security Council confronts Russia over nuclear-capable Oreshnik strike

At an emergency UN Security Council session, the US and Britain condemned Russia's firing of a nuclear-capable Oreshnik missile at Ukraine as a dangerous escalation; Moscow said the strike hit an aviation repair factory, while Kyiv has not confirmed the target. Observers say the two Oreshnik strikes have been largely political or symbolic, possibly using dummy warheads, and question the missile's accuracy for delivering non-nuclear bombs. The wider assault continued with casualties in Kyiv, Kharkiv and Odesa, including attacks on civilian sites and ships in the Black Sea. Separately, a US-linked investor group won rights to mine Ukraine's Dobra lithium deposit (TechMet and Rock Holdings), with Ronald Lauder reported among investors.

via The Guardian|
#ballistic-missile#oreshnik#russia
international-security1 day ago

Russia’s Oreshnik seen as psychological weapon, not battlefield change-maker, expert says

An aviation expert argues that Russia’s Oreshnik missile used to strike Lviv Oblast was likely assembled from older Soviet components and functions as a political, psychological intimidation tool rather than a decisive military asset; Moscow reportedly informed the US ahead of the launch, signaling a message to Europe, while speed claims of 13,000 km/h are disputed. Ukraine lacks intercept capability, but the strike is not expected to alter the frontline balance.

via Euromaidan Press|
#ballistic-missile#international-security#oreshnik
military1 year ago

Putin's Missile Moves: NATO's Strategic Response

Russia's Oreshnik missile, touted by President Putin as a powerful weapon, uses kinetic energy submunitions similar to the 'rods from god' concept. However, its actual impact is minimal, akin to a firework display rather than a nuclear strike. The missile's inaccuracy and limited damage potential make it less threatening than claimed, with experts suggesting it serves more as a tool for intimidation rather than a practical military asset.

via Forbes|
#ballisticmissiles#kineticweapons#military
world-news1 year ago

Putin Escalates Threats with New Missile Targeting Kyiv's Leadership

Russian President Vladimir Putin has threatened to target key decision-making centers in Kyiv with the "Oreshnik" hypersonic ballistic missile, which he claims has no global equivalent. This announcement comes amid ongoing Russian military operations in Ukraine, including the recent deployment of the "Oreshnik" missile system to Dnipro. Despite its destructive capabilities, Putin emphasized that the missile does not use nuclear warheads, thus avoiding radioactive fallout. The escalation follows increased Russian attacks and Ukraine's use of US-supplied ATACMS missiles on Russian targets.

via Kyiv Post|
#kyiv#missile#oreshnik
world-news1 year ago

Escalation in Ukraine: Russia's New Weapons and Nuclear Threats

Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the deployment of a new hypersonic missile, Oreshnik, following Western attacks on Russian territory. The missile, capable of reaching speeds up to Mach 11, is not an upgrade of Soviet-era systems but a new innovation with significant destructive potential. Putin emphasized that current defense systems cannot intercept such missiles, marking a significant escalation in the Ukraine conflict. The development signals Russia's response to the US's withdrawal from the INF treaty and highlights ongoing geopolitical tensions.

via Indian Punchline -|
#geopolitics#hypersonic-missile#oreshnik