‘No one can stop it’ Putin boasts: NATO on high alert.

NATO on excessive alert: Putin unleashes ‘Oreshnik’ in lethal Ukraine strike.

NATO calls emergency talks after Russia’s hypersonic missile strike in Ukraine.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has unveiled his newest weapon, the Oreshnik missile – nicknamed the ‘hazelnut‘ – and it’s something however small. Described as an experimental hypersonic ballistic missile, it struck Ukraine’s Dnipro on Thursday, November 21, in a chilling show of energy. With a velocity of Mach 11 and the capability to unleash devastation akin to a nuclear strike, the missile has despatched shockwaves by way of Europe.

Chatting with his navy officers on Friday, November 22, Putin boasted: “Nobody on the earth has such weapons…” Grinning smugly, he added, “We’ve got this method now. And that is essential.” NATO leaders, nonetheless, are usually not amused.

NATO scrambles for disaster talks

In response to the November 21 assault, NATO and Ukraine have known as emergency talks for Tuesday, November 26. Leaders will meet to handle what Poland’s Prime Minister Donald Tusk known as the battle’s “decisive section.” Ukraine’s parliament even cancelled its personal Friday session amid fears of additional missile strikes, with lawmakers evacuating authorities buildings.

Lethal escalation in Dnipro

The Oreshnik missile struck a navy facility on the Pivdenmash plant in Dnipro, a key hub for navy provides and humanitarian help. Miraculously, no fatalities had been reported, however residents turned to darkish humour on-line, joking in regards to the missile’s title ‘Oreshniokay’, which roughly interprets to hazel-nut tree in English.

Dnipro officers have cordoned off the blast zone, and safety is tighter than ever. Ukrainian intelligence revealed that the missile was fired from Russia’s Kapustin Yar missile vary, flying quarter-hour earlier than influence.

Putin’s ‘non-nuclear‘ nuke

Although not technically a nuclear weapon, the Oreshnik’s devastating energy leaves little to the creativeness. Armed with six non-nuclear warheads that splinter into submunitions, it’s designed to wreak havoc on an enormous scale. Russia’s high missile man, Normal Sergei Karakayev, ominously claimed, that ‘even with typical warheads, the impact rivals that of nuclear strikes.’

Putin chillingly confirmed that manufacturing of the Oreshnik is already underway, with plans for extra ‘fight testing.‘ He additionally hinted that Russia’s retaliatory actions will solely escalate, blaming Western nations for supplying Ukraine with long-range missiles.

Sumy tragedy: civilians caught within the crossfire

Whereas Dnipro reeled from Thursday’s assault, Russia unleashed Iranian-made Shahed drones on the residential district of Sumy in a single day. Full of shrapnel, the drones killed two folks and injured 13. Regional head Volodymyr Artiukh grimly remarked, “These weapons are used to destroy folks, not objects.”

Ukraine fights again with smarts and drones.

Undeterred, Ukraine is putting again. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s workplace stays operational regardless of elevated safety measures. The nation’s quickly rising drone trade, partially funded by allies like Denmark, is enjoying a pivotal position within the battle, even hitting deep inside Russia.

Overseas leaders are rallying behind Ukraine. Czech Overseas Minister Jan Lipavský denounced the Dnipro strike as an “escalatory step,” urging extra air defence help. Hungary’s Viktor Orbán, nonetheless, sided with Moscow’s rhetoric, speculating that American personnel is perhaps instantly concerned in Ukraine’s missile operations.

‘Hazelnuts‘ and onerous realities

Putin’s missile stunt has left Europe on edge, however NATO leaders are gearing as much as reply. As Ukraine braces for additional assaults, the world watches with bated breath.

Will Russia’s escalation push the battle to breaking level?

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