Russia may launch new hypersonic missile in Ukraine

A U.S. official indicated to Reuters on Wednesday that Russia might conduct a test of an experimental hypersonic ballistic missile, known as the Oreshnik, in Ukraine in the near future. Despite this potential development, the official stated that the United States does not view the Oreshnik as a significant factor that would alter the dynamics of the ongoing conflict.

The official's statement emphasized that the introduction of the Oreshnik missile by Russia is seen more as an effort to intimidate rather than a strategic military advantage. "We assess that the Oreshnik is not a game-changer on the battlefield, but rather just another attempt by Russia to terrorize Ukraine, which will fail," the official said.

Previously, Russia has deployed this new weapon against the Ukrainian city of Dnipro, as reported by two senior Ukrainian government sources. The use of such advanced weaponry has been closely monitored by international observers and has added to the ongoing concerns about the escalation of military technology in the war in Ukraine.

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