Putin's Hypersonic Threat: A New Low in Ukraine Conflict The use of a hypersonic Oreshnik missile by Russian forces on Sunday night has marked a disturbing escalation in the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
At least four people were killed, and dozens more injured, in attacks that have raised concerns about Moscow's increasing reliance on high technology warfare. This was no ordinary attack.
The Oreshnik missile, with its reported velocity of over 10 times the speed of sound, is virtually undetectable and capable of carrying a nuclear warhead.