Putin threatens to strike "decision-making centres in Kyiv" with new Oreshnik ballistic missile
Russian leader Vladimir Putin has said that he might use the new Oreshnik medium-range ballistic missile against "decision-making centres in Kyiv". Source: Putin quoted by Russian media Quote: "The Ministry of Defence and the General Staff are choosing targets for [Oreshnik] strikes against Ukraine.
What Is Russia’s Oreshnik Ballistic Missile?
The Pentagon says the Oreshnik is a tweak of Russia’s RS-26 Rubezh missile, an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) that has been tested since 2011.
Russia launched intercontinental ballistic missile toward Ukraine, air force says
Russian troops launched an intercontinental ballistic missile from the Astrakhan region in an early morning attack on Ukraine on Thursday, according to Ukraine's Air Force.
Russia launched intercontinental ballistic missile during attack on Ukraine, Kyiv says
The Russian missile attack targeted enterprises and critical infrastructure in the central-eastern city of Dnipro, the air force said.
First intercontinental ballistic missile strike targets Ukraine: How it works
On November 21, Russia launched an intercontinental ballistic missile at Ukraine for the first time. These missiles consist of three stages, Ukrainian specialized resource Defense Express reports. It is unclear which specific missile Russia launched at Ukraine today.
Ukraine studies debris from new Russian ballistic missile
Russia named the missile the Oreshnik, or hazel tree, and said it is impossible to intercept it with air defenses.
War in Ukraine escalates as Russia launches intercontinental ballistic missiles
Russian troops launched various missiles, reportedly including an intercontinental ballistic missile from the Astrakhan region, in an early morning attack on Ukraine on Thursday.
How could Ukraine stop Russia’s new Oreshnik missile?
Russia’s new ballistic missile flies on a high arc out of Earth’s atmosphere and releases multiple high-speed projectiles, making it challenging but not impossible to intercept
Inside Russia’s new missile, ‘Oreshnik’
The first combat use of Russia’s new IRBM — which Russian President Vladimir Putin called unstoppable — has drawn scrutiny from Western military experts.
NYT uncovers likely specs of Russian Oreshnik missile
Russia's new Oreshnik missile is capable of carrying nuclear weapons. However, it is not yet known what kind of explosives, if any, the missile used to hit the Dnipro, The New York Times reports. According to the agency,
Ukraine Says Russia Used an Intercontinental Ballistic Missile. That Would Be a First in the History of War
Today, our insane neighbor has once again revealed its true nature—its disdain for dignity, freedom, and human life itself.
What is the intercontinental ballistic missile Ukraine says Russia fired?
A Russian intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) that Ukraine says was fired at the city of Dnipro on Thursday was an ...
Russia launches 'intercontinental ballistic missile' for first time in Vladimir Putin’s Ukraine war, says Kyiv
The escalatory attack comes after Ukraine reportedly used US and UK long range missiles to strike targets inside Russia ...
Ukraine says Russia launched intercontinental ballistic missile overnight at Dnipro city in central-east of the country
Ukraine says Russia launched intercontinental ballistic missile overnight at Dnipro city in central-east of the country ...
Ukraine war: What is an intercontinental ballistic missile and how many does Russia have?
According to an Arms Control Centre report published in 2022, it is estimated that Russia has roughly 306 strategic ICBMs, ...