Moscow unleashes its hypersonic Oreshnik missile, striking Ukrainian city with devastating consequences, raising concerns about escalating tensions in Europe.
The attack comes as Ukraine's European and Western allies are working to forge a peace deal, but efforts have so far been fruitless. Moscow claims the assault was in response to an alleged Ukrainian drone strike on Russian President Vladimir Putin's residence in Novgorod, although Kyiv has denied this and US President Donald Trump has also rejected the claim.
The Oreshnik missile is an intermediate-range ballistic missile capable of speeds of at least Mach 5, making it a formidable opponent for air defenses. The attack was striking a city barely miles away from the Ukrainian border with Poland, a move that Kyiv has described as a "grave threat" to European security.
Experts say Moscow's use of the Oreshnik is aimed at intimidating Ukraine's European and Western allies. Putin claims the missile is impossible to intercept due to its speed, but analysts remain skeptical about the claim.
This attack comes as peace talks between Ukraine and Russia continue to stall, with both sides remaining far apart on core issues such as territory.
The use of a nuclear-capable Oreshnik missile close to the EU and NATO border marks a significant escalation in tensions. Moscow's goal is believed to be to keep the peace talks going while continuing its brutal invasion of Ukraine.
As the conflict enters its fifth year, concerns about human cost are mounting, but with Moscow claiming it can end the war in five minutes, it remains to be seen whether any progress will be made on a lasting resolution.
The attack comes as Ukraine's European and Western allies are working to forge a peace deal, but efforts have so far been fruitless. Moscow claims the assault was in response to an alleged Ukrainian drone strike on Russian President Vladimir Putin's residence in Novgorod, although Kyiv has denied this and US President Donald Trump has also rejected the claim.
The Oreshnik missile is an intermediate-range ballistic missile capable of speeds of at least Mach 5, making it a formidable opponent for air defenses. The attack was striking a city barely miles away from the Ukrainian border with Poland, a move that Kyiv has described as a "grave threat" to European security.
Experts say Moscow's use of the Oreshnik is aimed at intimidating Ukraine's European and Western allies. Putin claims the missile is impossible to intercept due to its speed, but analysts remain skeptical about the claim.
This attack comes as peace talks between Ukraine and Russia continue to stall, with both sides remaining far apart on core issues such as territory.
The use of a nuclear-capable Oreshnik missile close to the EU and NATO border marks a significant escalation in tensions. Moscow's goal is believed to be to keep the peace talks going while continuing its brutal invasion of Ukraine.
As the conflict enters its fifth year, concerns about human cost are mounting, but with Moscow claiming it can end the war in five minutes, it remains to be seen whether any progress will be made on a lasting resolution.
The Oreshnik missile is just too much, you know? It's like, we're already at a breaking point with all the other stuff going on in Ukraine and now Moscow is trying to throw fuel on the fire. I mean, can't they see that their actions are just gonna lead to more suffering for innocent people?! 
Analysts are like, "Uh, no way" and I'm over here like, "Yaaas, someone please tell me that's true". 
But we can't let them do this! We gotta keep pushing for a peaceful solution, no matter how long it takes. 
! Moscow unleashing this hypersonic Oreshnik missile is not exactly a surprise, considering their history of aggressive actions towards Ukraine. Like, did we all forget that they're already in a full-blown invasion?! 
The whole "it was in response to a Ukrainian drone strike" excuse is just laughable – we've seen this before. And honestly, Putin's claim about the missile being impossible to intercept? 
Anyway, Moscow wants to keep us on edge while continuing their brutal invasion, and it's not like Ukraine is asking for a lot – just some basic human rights and territorial recognition. Like, who wouldn't want that?! 
It's getting old seeing these diplomats pretend they're doing something when all they're really doing is playing politics with our lives... 
. I mean, we all knew tensions were high but using a hypersonic missile to strike a city barely miles away from the Ukrainian border? That's just crazy 
. And now experts are saying it's not even possible for Putin to claim that the speed of the Oreshnik makes it uninterceptable... like, come on, dude 
. And can we please talk about the human cost of this war? The numbers are just getting worse and worse... it's heartbreaking 
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I mean, using a hypersonic missile to attack a city that's basically right next door to NATO? That's just reckless 
and it's only gonna lead to more bloodshed and suffering 
The EU needs to be stronger and take action against Putin's belligerent behavior 
Moscow unleashing this hypersonic missile is just ridiculous - it's like they think the world is their playground and everyone else can just watch the show 
. And Putin's claim that it's impossible to intercept? Give me a break, dude! 
. The fact that Ukraine has denied any involvement in a drone strike on his residence is clear as day, but do they really need to spell it out for us? 
This escalating situation is getting more and more insane by the minute... 
. Like, if he really thinks a 5-minute ceasefire is gonna happen, he's got another thing coming. We're not talking about some innocent bystander here, we're talking about millions of lives and economies caught in the crossfire 
. And what's with this "grave threat" business from Ukraine? Sounds like just more diplomatic spin to me 
. I mean, if Moscow is so confident in their tech, why not show it off at a NATO summit or something? This whole thing reeks of PR stunt to me 
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! its not surprising tho that moscow is trying to make a big move here, but can't they just talk things out? 
but like, a nuclear-capable missile? thats just insane 
... what's next, are they gonna use it on us? 
That would be...um, something, right?! 
I'm worried about what's happening between Russia and Ukraine, but at the same time, I think we need to look at the bigger picture here... like, have you noticed how many countries are talking about peace talks? 
kids are still going to school, families are still trying to live their lives... this war has to end soon. And these new missiles?! 
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, then what's the point of negotiations? 
. can we get some world leaders to chill out and talk things through? 
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We just have to hope that diplomacy works eventually