Putin Confirms Hypersonic Missile Strike on Ukraine

Vladimir Putin has confirmed the use of a new hypersonic medium-range ballistic missile, named Oreshnik, in a strike against a Ukrainian military site in Dnipro, framing the action as a response to recent Ukrainian missile attacks on Russian territory using U.S. and British arms. In his televised address, he warned that Russia reserves the right to target nations that supply weapons to Ukraine, implicitly threatening the UK and US. The tension between Russia and the West has escalated, with Putin suggesting the conflict could potentially lead to a global war if not addressed. He emphasized that Russia would issue warnings to civilians prior to future strikes, highlighting a new military posture amid ongoing geopolitical concerns. Analysts fear that continued military support for Ukraine could further provoke Russia's ambitions, intensifying the conflict. The situation remains precarious, as both sides prepare for potential escalations.