Putin’s Defiant Stand: Unmasking US Claims on Oreshnik’s Vulnerability with a Bold Response

The Russia-Ukraine conflict has seen significant escalation recently, with Russia reportedly deploying the Oreshnik hypersonic missile to target Ukrainian military sites. Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued a bold challenge to the West, proposing a direct test of the Oreshnik missile against advanced Western air and missile defense systems in Kyiv. During a televised program, Putin dismissed Western claims that the Oreshnik is merely a modified Soviet weapon, asserting instead that it is a modern, new medium- and shorter-range weapon. He invited Western nations to concentrate their defenses in Kyiv for a “technological duel” to test the missile’s capabilities, suggesting that such an experiment would be informative for both Russia and the United States.

Last month, the Oreshnik missile reportedly struck a Ukrainian military base with alarming speed, reaching its target in Ukraine’s Dnipro city at over 13,000 km/hour and within 15 minutes of launch. This development follows Ukraine’s use of US-made ATACMS missiles against targets inside Russia. Putin emphasized confidence in Russia’s military advancements and expressed keen interest in the potential outcomes of a direct missile confrontation. The situation remains tense as the conflict continues to evolve, with both sides showcasing their technological prowess amidst ongoing hostilities.

Original Source: https://www.india.com/news/world/russia-ukraine-war-happy-to-test-it-on-kyiv-vladimir-putin-chilling-response-to-us-claims-about-oreshnik-hypersonic-missile-vulnerability-says-ready-for-missile-duel-volodymyr-zelenskyy-7479340/
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Publish Date: 2024-12-20 01:03:00