Putin Reveals Oreshnik Hypersonic Missile Trials

President Putin announced that Russia has not yet used its Oreshnik hypersonic missile in combat against Ukraine. The missile has been tested for results, guiding decisions on its future deployment. The Oreshnik is described as nuclear-capable, with a vast range, though its claims of being unstoppable are debated by experts.

President Vladimir Putin announced on Thursday that the Oreshnik hypersonic missile has not been used in actual combat against Ukraine, but has only undergone testing to evaluate its performance.

This testing phase, he explained, was crucial for determining strategies regarding the missile's potential full-scale deployment, including potential use on urban targets.

The Oreshnik, first tested against Ukraine in 2024, boasts a nuclear capability and a range in excess of 5,000 km. Although Putin claims it is impossible to intercept, Western experts remain skeptical about this assertion.