US EditionRussia Accelerates Production of Oreshnik Hypersonic Missile
RUSSIA, JUN 23 – Putin confirmed mass production of the nuclear-capable Oreshnik missile, capable of striking Europe and the US, following its combat debut in Ukraine last November, signaling military escalation.
- Vladimir Putin is increasing the production of Oreshnik hypersonic missiles amid rising tensions in the Middle East and fears of World War III.
- Putin stated that more Oreshnik missiles would be produced if Russia is attacked, asserting that these missiles have proven effective in combat.
- Experts have questioned Putin's claims about the missile's capabilities, arguing that they are experimental and that the Kremlin is overstating their effectiveness.
- U.S. officials dismissed Putin's claim about the Oreshnik being a game-changer, stating it is still an experimental warhead.
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