Russia Launches Hypersonic Missile at Ukraine

Russia has launched a hypersonic missile strike on a military facility in Dnipro, Ukraine, escalating the conflict significantly and prompting NATO and Ukraine to hold emergency talks. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov emphasized that this attack serves as a warning to the West regarding its support for Ukraine, stating that reckless Western actions will provoke a response. President Vladimir Putin claimed the Oreshnik missile, capable of evading Western air defense systems, was a direct retaliation for Ukraine's recent use of U.S. and British missiles against Russian territory. The strike has led to heightened security in Ukraine, including the cancellation of parliamentary sessions. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán echoed Russian concerns, suggesting U.S. involvement in Ukraine's missile operations, indicating a potential shift in the narrative among some EU leaders. As tensions rise, the U.S. has condemned Russia's actions as an escalation in the ongoing war.