Putin Announces Continued Testing of Hypersonic Missile as Ukraine Plans Countermeasures
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Putin Announces Continued Testing of Hypersonic Missile as Ukraine Plans Countermeasures
Loveworld / 2 days
November 23, 2024
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On Friday, President Vladimir Putin confirmed that Russia would continue testing its new Oreshnik hypersonic missile in combat, with a stockpile prepared for immediate use. His statement followed Russia’s first deployment of the intermediate-range missile into Ukraine, a move he attributed to Ukraine’s use of U.S. ballistic missiles and British cruise missiles.
Putin’s remarks underscored Russia’s growing missile capabilities, with the Oreshnik missile seen as a significant advancement in its arsenal. Meanwhile, Ukraine has already begun working on developing air defense systems designed to counter the threat posed by these hypersonic weapons.
The escalation highlights the ongoing arms race between Russia and Ukraine, with both nations investing heavily in new technologies to gain an upper hand in the conflict. As Russia continues to refine its missile systems, Ukraine is focused on bolstering its defense capabilities against increasingly advanced Russian weapons.
