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What is Russia's Oreshnik missile that was used in the attack on Ukraine?
short by Ankush Verma / on Sunday, 24 May, 2026
Russia on Sunday used hypersonic ballistic missile Oreshnik to strike Ukranian capital Kyiv. Oreshnik missile, which is capable of carrying a nuclear warhead, can cover distances between 3,000 and 5,500 kilometres. The missile travels at 10 times the speed of sound, Mach 10, which makes it almost impossible for interceptors to destroy it.
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