A Guardian friss information According to Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov, the purpose of the newly developed Oreshnik hypersonic ballistic missile strike in Ukraine was to warn the West. Peskov said Moscow had no obligation to notify the United States in advance of the attack, but did so 30 minutes before the launch. President Vladimir Putin remains open to dialogue, Peskov added.
Russia has a significant arsenal of ballistic missiles, developed on a scale ranging from strategic nuclear weapons to tactical short-range systems. More advanced systems, such as the Avangard hypersonic glider, provide high speed and maneuverability, increasing the difficulty of defense. More conventional systems such as the Iskander allow for more precise attacks, while the RS-28 Sarmat heavy intercontinental ballistic missile has the greatest destructive power. Russian ballistic missiles play a significant role in the country’s military doctrine and global power position.
As our paper also reported, Putin announced on Thursday that a new hypersonic missile had been used to attack the Ukrainian military facility.
According to the Kremlin, the attack is a response to the intention of the United States and Great Britain to allow Ukraine to attack the territory of Russia with long-range missiles.
The attack caused a serious international reaction. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz called the attack a terrible escalation. And China called for restraint in the war in Ukraine. Representatives of NATO and Ukraine will meet on Tuesday regarding the missile attack. Ukrainian President Zelensky also described the incident as a serious escalation. The Ukrainian parliament canceled its session due to the threat of a missile attack. The Russian drone attack in Sumy County left two dead and 12 wounded.
Cover photo: Russian presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov (Photo: AFP)
Source: magyarnemzet.hu
