Ukraine Reveals Fragments of Alleged New Russian Hypersonic Missile
Ukrainian officials present debris from a missile reportedly identified by Russia as 'Orechnik,' an experimental weapon capable of reaching Mach 10.
- The Ukrainian Security Service (SBU) displayed fragments of a previously undocumented Russian missile to journalists in a secure location.
- Russian President Vladimir Putin identified the missile as 'Orechnik,' claiming it is a hypersonic weapon capable of speeds up to 3 kilometers per second.
- The missile was reportedly used in a recent strike on a Ukrainian arms factory in Dnipro, described by the Kremlin as a 'signal' to Kyiv and Western allies.
- Ukrainian officials have not confirmed the fragments are from 'Orechnik,' but stated it is the first time such debris has been recovered since the war began in 2022.
- Putin announced plans for mass production and further deployment of the missile, emphasizing its readiness for combat scenarios.