Russia's Hypersonic and Ballistic Missiles: Strategic Implications in Ukraine
TL;DR
Russia launched a hypersonic, nuclear-capable missile against Ukraine, targeting infrastructure near Lviv, in a broader overnight attack involving drones and missiles, escalating tensions and raising security concerns in Europe. Ukraine responded with warnings and called for an urgent UN Security Council meeting, amid ongoing Russian strikes aimed at crippling Ukraine’s power infrastructure during freezing winter temperatures.
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