Russia fired a nuclear-capable missile at Ukraine l

[wisdom01]

Russian Defense Ministry said an Oreshnik hypersonic missile was launched from a strategic nuclear testing site during massive overnight bombing of the western Ukrainian city of Lviv, less than 50 miles from the Polish border.

Explosions were reported in Lviv after the threat of an intermediate-range ballistic missile was detected from Russia’s Kapustin Yar site just before midnight, the Ukrainian air force said in a statement early Friday.

The Oreshnik — Russian for hazel tree — is a hypersonic intermediate-range ballistic missile capable of carrying a nuclear payload and reaching Mach 10.

 

[gwolf666]

The news of the Oreshnik hypersonic missile launch during the bombing of Lviv is a stark reminder of how the war is escalating to increasingly dangerous levels. Personally, I believe that the fact that this missile can reach Mach 10 and carry a nuclear warhead is a cause for concern not only for Ukraine but also for all of Europe, given its proximity to the Polish border. What is most unsettling is that these kinds of military displays seem designed to send a message of power rather than achieve immediate tactical objectives. For me, what is at stake is regional stability: every action of this magnitude increases the risk of the conflict spreading and drawing in more international actors. Ultimately, the Oreshnik symbolizes modern destructive capabilities and the fragility of global security at a time of extreme tensions.