Russia Unleashes Oreshnik Hypersonic Missile on Ukraine's Lviv Region
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Moneycontrol•09-01-2026, 12:41
Russia Unleashes Oreshnik Hypersonic Missile on Ukraine's Lviv Region
- •Russia's Defense Ministry confirmed using the new Oreshnik ballistic missile in a strike on Ukraine.
- •The missile targeted an infrastructure facility in Ukraine's western Lviv region.
- •Lviv officials, including Mayor Andriy Sadovyi, remained tight-lipped about the strike and the use of a hypersonic missile.
- •Ukrainian Air Force reported a ballistic missile traveling at nearly 13,000 km/h was used.
- •Russian President Vladimir Putin previously stated the Oreshnik's power rivals a nuclear weapon with a conventional warhead.
Why It Matters: Russia deployed its advanced Oreshnik hypersonic missile against Ukraine's Lviv region, raising concerns.
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