Russia announces plans to use experimental missile again
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Russian President Vladimir Putin has declared his readiness to conduct further attacks using an experimental intermediate-range ballistic missile capable of carrying nuclear weapons after it was tested on Ukrainian territory. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned this action as an “international crime.”
Russia launched its missile, named "Oreshnik" (Hazel), against a missile factory in the Ukrainian city of Dnipro. According to US officials, the missile is based on Russia’s RS-26 Rubezh intercontinental ballistic missile and is capable of carrying a nuclear warhead.
Speaking at a defense conference on Friday, Putin dismissed US claims that Russia possessed “only a few” such missiles. He stated that the Russian military had sufficient stockpiles, was testing the missiles in combat conditions, and was preparing them for mass production.
“We will continue these tests,” said Putin. “This will depend on the nature and state of threats to Russia’s security.”
Russia’s Strategic Missile Forces commander, Sergei Karakayev, emphasized that the missiles could target all of Europe.
“This weapon, depending on its purpose and range, can strike targets across the entire European territory, which sets it apart from other types of long-range precision-guided weapons,” Karakayev said.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy strongly condemned Russia’s actions, calling them an “international crime.”
“Using another country not only for terror but also to test new weapons of terror is clearly an international crime,” said Zelenskyy.
On Friday, Zelenskyy called on global nations, including those in the Global South, to condemn the attacks. He also instructed his defense minister to consult with international partners to secure new air defense systems for Ukraine.
Russia’s use of missiles capable of carrying nuclear weapons poses a severe threat not only to regional but also to global security, The Guardian reports.
Speaking at a defense conference on Friday, Putin dismissed US claims that Russia possessed “only a few” such missiles. He stated that the Russian military had sufficient stockpiles, was testing the missiles in combat conditions, and was preparing them for mass production.
“We will continue these tests,” said Putin. “This will depend on the nature and state of threats to Russia’s security.”
Russia’s Strategic Missile Forces commander, Sergei Karakayev, emphasized that the missiles could target all of Europe.
“This weapon, depending on its purpose and range, can strike targets across the entire European territory, which sets it apart from other types of long-range precision-guided weapons,” Karakayev said.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy strongly condemned Russia’s actions, calling them an “international crime.”
“Using another country not only for terror but also to test new weapons of terror is clearly an international crime,” said Zelenskyy.
On Friday, Zelenskyy called on global nations, including those in the Global South, to condemn the attacks. He also instructed his defense minister to consult with international partners to secure new air defense systems for Ukraine.
Russia’s use of missiles capable of carrying nuclear weapons poses a severe threat not only to regional but also to global security, The Guardian reports.
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