Taiwan’s National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology (NCSIST) has mass-produced the Ching Tien hypersonic cruise missile, boasting a range exceeding 2,000 km and potentially reaching targets as far as Hohhot, Inner Mongolia. To improve deployment, the military is procuring mobile launch vehicles, primarily from Czech manufacturer Tatra, for these missiles. This initiative, including the “Feiji No. 2” project, represents a significant advancement in Taiwan’s deep-strike capabilities, marking the first deployment of such long-range strategic weapons. The Ching Tien system’s extended range is achieved through upgrades from the earlier Ching Tien supersonic cruise missile.
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Ukraine’s military intelligence reported heavy losses and logistical problems, including water shortages, for North Korean troops fighting in Russia’s Kursk region, following Ukrainian strikes near Novoivanovka. President Zelenskyy estimated 3,000 North Korean casualties, while Russia continues its missile and drone attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure, including a Christmas morning barrage and attacks throughout the week. Amidst this ongoing conflict, Russia threatens further use of its Oreshnik hypersonic missiles, while Ukraine retaliated with drone strikes targeting Russian military production facilities.
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In a recent address, Vladimir Putin announced that Russia may deploy its novel hypersonic missile, the Oreshnik, to strike key Ukrainian decision-making centers in Kyiv. This missile, deployed to Dnipro on November 21st, is described as having unparalleled speed and precision, capable of destroying even heavily fortified targets without nuclear warheads. Putin emphasized the weapon’s accuracy and the absence of radioactive fallout. The Oreshnik’s deployment comes amidst intensified Russian attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure and military sites.
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Russia’s newly deployed “Oreshnik” hypersonic missile, successfully used in a strike on Dnipro, is reportedly impervious to Western air defenses and can reach European capitals within minutes, according to Dmitry Medvedev. This claim, coupled with the missile’s potential for nuclear warhead deployment, has prompted concerns among Ukraine’s allies and an emergency NATO meeting. While Ukraine disputes the missile’s invulnerability and provided missile fragments for analysis, Russia asserts its right to retaliate against countries enabling attacks on Russian territory. The use of the Oreshnik follows Ukraine’s recent use of Western-supplied missiles against targets within Russia.
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Russia launched an experimental hypersonic missile, the Oreshnik, striking a military facility in Dnipro, prompting emergency talks between NATO and Ukraine. Putin framed the attack as retaliation for Ukraine’s use of Western-supplied long-range missiles, claiming the Oreshnik, capable of carrying nuclear or conventional warheads, is unmatched globally and will continue to be tested. This escalation, described by Polish Prime Minister Tusk as a decisive phase of the war, has led to heightened security measures in Kyiv and sparked concerns amongst Western leaders about further Russian actions. The attack, while resulting in no reported fatalities in Dnipro, underscores the intensifying conflict and Russia’s demonstrable technological advancements in weaponry.
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Following a Russian attack on Dnipro using a new hypersonic missile, NATO and Ukraine will hold emergency talks. Russian President Vladimir Putin, who claimed the strike was retaliation for Ukrainian attacks using Western-supplied missiles, stated the Oreshnik missile is currently unparalleled and will continue to be tested, including in combat. The attack, which prompted Kyiv to cancel a parliament session due to security concerns, is viewed by many as a significant escalation of the conflict, potentially entering a decisive phase. Western officials condemned the action, highlighting the missile’s capabilities and expressing concern over Russia’s escalating rhetoric.
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Following a Thursday test launch targeting Dnipro, President Putin announced further testing of the hypersonic Oreshnik missile under combat conditions, citing escalating security threats. He ordered the missile, capable of Mach 10 speeds, into serial production, emphasizing its significance for Russia’s security and claiming global technological superiority in this area. This deployment was framed as a direct response to Ukrainian attacks on Russian territory using Western-supplied weaponry. Putin asserted Russia’s right to retaliate against military facilities in supplying nations.
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Following a Russian hypersonic missile attack on a Ukrainian military facility in Dnipro, emergency NATO-Ukraine talks are scheduled. The attack, utilizing the experimental Oreshnik missile, represents a significant escalation, prompting heightened security measures in Kyiv and fueling fears of a decisive phase in the conflict. Russian President Putin justified the strike as retaliation for Ukrainian attacks using Western-supplied weapons, while Hungarian Prime Minister Orbán echoed Moscow’s claims of potential US involvement. Concurrent with the Dnipro strike, Iranian-made Shahed drones targeted a Sumy residential area, resulting in casualties.
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Ukraine claims Russia recently fired a new missile, boasting a flight time of 15 minutes and a speed exceeding Mach 11. This claim immediately sparks debate, raising questions about the novelty and strategic implications of this alleged feat.
The speed itself, while impressive at over 8,000 mph, isn’t entirely unprecedented in the world of ballistic missiles. Existing technology, like the US Minuteman II missile from 1965, achieved speeds well in excess of Mach 11, reaching approximately Mach 22 at its peak. This suggests that the speed, while notable, may not represent a genuinely groundbreaking technological advancement.
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In response to Ukraine’s use of Western-supplied long-range missiles, Russia launched a new intermediate-range ballistic missile, the Oreshnik, striking Dnipro. President Putin characterized the launch as retaliation and warned of further action against any country aiding Ukraine’s attacks on Russian territory. The Oreshnik, described as hypersonic and capable of carrying conventional or nuclear warheads, prompted concern from the U.S., which was notified prior to the launch. This incident marks a significant escalation in the conflict, with both sides engaging in increasingly aggressive actions.
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