New super-fast Russian missile parts discovered in Ukraine's Dnipro
Ukrainian experts examine debris of never-before-seen Russian missile that hit Dnipro last week. The high-tech weapon reached speeds over 13‚000 kph making it nearly impossible to stop
Last thursday‚ Russia launched its new-fangled missile at Dnipro marking the first-ever use of this super-fast weapon in the war. Ukrainian investigators are now knee-deep in studying the missiles remains (which they found scattered across a non-disclosed location)
The missile dubbed “Oreshnik“ by Russia flew at mind-boggling speeds reaching 13‚000 kph. Three days after the strike Reuters reporters got a peek at the burnt-up pieces laid out in a top-secret hangar where weapons-forensics takes place; the exact spot cant be revealed due to security measures.
Two state experts – Ivan and Oleh – shared their first thoughts but stayed extra-careful with words. “These are just first-look conclusions and we need more time to study the missiles remains“ Ivan explained while Oleh from Ukraines Security Service pointed out that its the first time theyve found pieces of such a missile
This is a severe escalation
The Kremlin says they shot this mid-range missile at a military target in Dnipro – it was their answer to Kyiv using US-approved missiles. American military folks think Russia only has a few of these experimental missiles which are based on their bigger RS-26 Rubezh design
Vladimir Putin made it clear that Moscow will keep testing these missiles in real fights. The weapons damage level stays unclear as Ukraine keeps quiet about military hits to avoid helping Russia with target info
