Russia's Oreshnik Missile: Debunking Hypersonic Claims Amid Ukraine Conflict

Russia has reportedly tested a new missile, the Oreshnik, which President Putin claims is a conventional intermediate-range missile capable of traveling at Mach 10. The missile was used in a recent strike on Dnipro, Ukraine, and is believed to be a scaled-down version of the Yars-M ICBM. Ukrainian intelligence suggests it may be a new type of ICBM called Kedr, equipped with multiple warheads. The missile's speed and maneuverability pose significant challenges to missile defense systems, potentially altering the dynamics of the conflict in Ukraine.