The Brief:

  • Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the launch of a new intermediate-range ballistic missile, Oreshnik, aimed at Ukraine as a counter to Ukraine's use of American and British long-range missiles.
  • The missile is said to travel at hypersonic speeds and poses a threat not only to Ukraine but also to any allies supplying military arms to Ukraine, prompting a response from the Pentagon due to its potential to carry conventional or nuclear warheads.
  • Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned the missile strike, highlighting it as a violation of international law, while experts question the technological claims made by Russia about the missile's capabilities.

In a significant escalation of tensions, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the launch of a new intermediate-range ballistic missile targeted at Ukraine. This move came as a direct counteraction to Ukraine's employment of American and British missiles capable of reaching Russian territories. During a national broadcast, Putin highlighted the missile's capabilities, stating it travels at hypersonic speeds—ten times faster than the speed of sound—and bears the name Oreshnik, which translates to 'hazelnut tree' in English.

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Putin's declaration underscored the missile's potential not only against Ukrainian targets but also against any ally supporting Ukraine with military arms that could threaten Russia. He emphasized Russia's right to defend itself against such threats by targeting military installations within those nations. This statement marks Putin's first public response following US President Joe Biden's approval for Ukraine to utilize ATACMS missiles for strategic strikes within Russia.

The Pentagon acknowledged the deployment of this new weapon on the battlefield, identifying it as an evolved form of the RS-26 Rubezh intercontinental ballistic missile, with capabilities for both conventional and nuclear warheads. Deputy Press Secretary Sabrina Singh expressed serious concerns over this development, emphasizing its lethal potential.

This retaliatory action by Russia was specifically aimed at Dnipro in central Ukraine, following Ukrainian assaults on southern Russian regions utilizing longer-range Western missiles. These prior attacks reportedly resulted in damages and casualties among Russian security forces.

Putin warned of a decisive response to any further escalations or aggressive maneuvers by Western powers, urging them to reconsider their strategies against Moscow seriously. Conversely, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned the missile strike as a blatant act of aggression and a violation of international law, lamenting the lack of significant global response to this provocation.

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Experts remain skeptical about the invincibility claimed by Russia regarding its new missile technology. David Albright from the Institute for Science and International Security questioned the technological prowess behind Putin’s claims, suggesting it might be more about intimidation than actual military advantage.

This development marks a concerning phase in the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, potentially drawing wider international attention due to its implications on global security and diplomatic relations.

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