Putin Unleashes 'Oreshnik' Hypersonic Missile on Ukraine: 13,000 KM/h Weapon Strikes Lviv

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News18•09-01-2026, 18:47
Putin Unleashes 'Oreshnik' Hypersonic Missile on Ukraine: 13,000 KM/h Weapon Strikes Lviv
- •Russia deployed its 'Oreshnik' hypersonic ballistic missile, traveling at 13,000 KM/h, against Ukraine's Lviv region.
- •Ukraine's security agency released photos of the missile debris, causing a stir among military experts globally.
- •The missile, described by Putin as an 'ultimate weapon', is reportedly unstoppable by current defense systems and can strike targets up to 5,500 kilometers away.
- •This is the second time 'Oreshnik' has been used, previously devastating Dnipro in November 2024; its recent strike near Poland's border sends a direct message to NATO.
- •The attack was part of Russia's largest aerial assault on Ukraine, involving 242 drones, 13 ballistic, and 22 cruise missiles, causing casualties and damage in Kyiv.
Why It Matters: Putin's 'Oreshnik' hypersonic missile, a 13,000 KM/h weapon, signals a dangerous escalation against Ukraine and NATO.
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