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Macron Urges Europe to Match Russia’s ‘Oreshnik’ Hypersonic Capability

He warns that France is within the system’s range.

Overview

  • Speaking to servicemembers at the Istres air base, Macron said Europe should obtain weapons comparable to Oreshnik, according to BFMTV.
  • He stated that France is within the system’s reach.
  • Russia’s defense ministry said on Friday it used Oreshnik hypersonic missiles in a mass strike on critical targets in Ukraine in retaliation for an attack on President Vladimir Putin’s residence.
  • The ministry said on Monday the strike put the Lviv State Aircraft Repair Plant out of service.
  • According to the ministry, the attack hit workshops, UAV storage areas, and the facility’s aerodrome infrastructure.