Russia Unleashes New Missile in Ukraine Retaliatory Strike
Russia's Defense Ministry announced the use of its new Oreshnik intermediate-range ballistic missile in a retaliatory strike on Ukraine, following claims of a Ukrainian drone attack on President Putin's residence. The attack also involved additional missiles targeting Ukraine's critical infrastructure, a claim Ukraine and US President Trump have denied.
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In a significant escalation, Russia's Defense Ministry reported on Friday that its military launched the new Oreshnik intermediate-range ballistic missile in a strike against Ukraine.
The assault comes as a response to what Moscow claims was a Ukrainian drone attack targeting President Vladimir Putin's residence, a claim that has been refuted by Ukraine and US President Donald Trump.
The recent strike involved a combination of ground and sea-launched missiles aimed at crippling Ukraine's key infrastructure.
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