New missile from Putin, called 'Oreshnik,' could be a major threat to Ukraine as it is hypersonic and difficult to stop.

Early Thursday morning, the city of Dnipro in eastern Ukraine was struck with a powerful force, leaving residents in a state of shock and fear. Many thought it was a nuclear attack, and it's no wonder why. Vladimir Putin had unleashed one of Russia's newest intermediate-range missiles, the 'Oreshnik', which had never been used in combat before.

At first, there was confusion and chaos as people tried to make sense of what was happening. The weapon was initially thought to be a 3,400-mile intercontinental ballistic missile, which would have been a first in the history of the invasion. However, it turned out to be something else entirely.

In a national address, Putin proudly revealed the 'Oreshnik', which translates to 'Hazel tree' in Russian. He boasted about its capabilities, stating that it was a hypersonic ballistic missile that could travel at 10 times the speed of sound, making it impossible to intercept. He also claimed that the strike in Dnipro was a test launch of this state-of-the-art weapon.

According to Russian sources, the 'Oreshnik' has a range of 3,100 miles, meaning it has the potential to reach most of Europe and even the west coast of the United States. This caused concern and raised questions about its true purpose. Was it a genuine military advancement or just another propaganda tool for the Kremlin?

Ivan Stupak, a military expert and former SBU officer, had his doubts about Putin's claims. He stated that the 'Oreshnik' was simply a Soviet-style weapon with an upgraded system. He even joked that not everything Putin says should be taken as the absolute truth. He compared it to the Kinzhal ballistic missiles, which were also touted as unstoppable by European forces but were later proven otherwise. According to Stupak, the 'Oreshnik' is not a new weapon but rather an old one with some improvements.

The aftermath of the strike in Dnipro was devastating, and the sky above the city was a haunting reminder of the destruction that had occurred. Stupak explained that many things in Russia are not actually developed but instead modified from Soviet Union blueprints. This allows them to revise and improve upon existing weapons. The US Pentagon also revealed that the missile is based on the 'RS-26 Rubezh' intercontinental ballistic missile.

The big question on everyone's mind was whether Ukraine had the means to defend against Russia's 'Oreshnik'. Unfortunately, the answer was no. Stupak believed that only the US Terminal High Altitude Area Defense system could potentially intercept the missile, but Ukraine did not have access to it. This was a worrying realization, and Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky wasted no time in calling for worldwide condemnation of Russia's actions.

In a video address, Zelensky expressed his outrage and frustration with Putin's disregard for human life and dignity. He referred to Ukraine as a "training ground" for Russia's weapons and condemned their use of new missiles. Stupak admitted that the Ukrainian people were scared of the 'Oreshnik' and what Putin could do in response to the deep strikes targeting his arms depots and command posts in western Russia.

He explained that after years of war, Ukrainians had become accustomed to dealing with Russian weapons, but the 'Oreshnik' was something they had never faced before. The sound and brightness of the sky were unlike anything they had experienced, and some even thought it was a nuclear strike. The fear and uncertainty surrounding the 'Oreshnik' were a harsh reminder of the ongoing conflict and the power of Russia's military might.

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