Russia’s Hypersonic Oreshnik Missile Strike Near NATO Border Signals Dangerous Escalation
Russia’s use of the hypersonic Oreshnik missile near NATO territory marks a provocative escalation designed to intimidate Kyiv and Western allies, underscoring urgent national security risks for the United States and Europe.
On a chilling night near the Polish border, Russia launched its feared hypersonic Oreshnik missile into Ukraine’s western Lviv region. This was no ordinary strike—it was a deliberate message aimed not only at Ukraine but at America and its NATO allies who stand behind Kyiv. In the midst of sensitive U.S.-led peace talks, Moscow has again demonstrated its willingness to escalate tensions with weapons that defy current defense systems.Why Does Russia Deploy Hypersonic Missiles on NATO's Doorstep?The Oreshnik, meaning "hazelnut tree," is Russia’s cutting-edge intermediate-range ballistic missile capable of speeds reaching Mach 10—ten times the speed of sound—and carrying multiple...
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