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Russia Boosts Hypersonic Missile Production Amid Ukraine Conflict

6/27/2025

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Russia is ramping up production of the Oreshnik hypersonic missile, a formidable weapon with a range of 3,425 miles and the ability to carry nuclear warheads. President Putin boasts that it outmatches US technology and warns of nuclear retaliation if provoked. This development comes as Russia intensifies aerial strikes in Ukraine, while also pursuing nuclear collaboration with Iran.

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Russia is ramping up production of the Oreshnik hypersonic missile, a formidable weapon with a range of 3,425 miles and the ability to carry nuclear warheads. President Putin boasts that it outmatches US technology and warns of nuclear retaliation if provoked. This development comes as Russia intensifies aerial strikes in Ukraine, while also pursuing nuclear collaboration with Iran.