In a recent video address, Russian President Wladimir Putin confirmed the use of a new type of ballistic missile, named ‘Oreschnik,’ in an attack on Ukraine. He claimed the missile could potentially carry nuclear warheads and threatened further strikes against Ukraine and its Western allies. The missile, described as operating at hypersonic speed, was launched from the Astrakhan region and targeted Dnipro, injuring two people. This escalation came after Ukraine used British ‘Storm Shadow’ missiles against Russian targets.