Putin Confirms Launch of New Ballistic Missile Amid Rising Ukraine Tensions
Russian President Vladimir Putin confirmed the launch of a new intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM) against Ukraine during a televised address on November 21, 2024. The missile, named “Oreshnik,” was reportedly utilized in response to Ukraine’s recent strikes using Western-supplied long-range missiles that targeted locations within Russian territory. Initially, Ukraine claimed the missile was an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), but U.S. officials and analysts later clarified that it was an experimental IRBM based on the RS-26 Rubezh design.
The attack caused damage to the central Ukrainian city of Dnipro, injuring at least two people and damaging an industrial facility and a rehabilitation center. Putin asserted that the missile is capable of reaching speeds of up to Mach 10, enhancing Russia’s military capabilities and signaling a response to what he termed as aggressive actions from Ukraine and its allies.
The missile strike comes amid escalating tensions, as Ukraine recently launched U.S.-manufactured ATACMS missiles into Russia for the first time, targeting military installations. In light of these developments, both NATO and the United Nations expressed concerns regarding the increased hostilities, with NATO emphasizing that Russia’s missile use would not deter its support for Ukraine.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned the missile launch as a severe escalation in the war, stressing Ukraine’s right under international law to target Russian military facilities. He urged global leaders to respond firmly to Russia’s actions to prevent further escalation.
Western military experts describe the Oreshnik missile as potentially having multiple warheads (MIRV technology), allowing it to strike different targets simultaneously. This capability raises alarms over the implications for European missile defenses and the overall stability of the region amid ongoing conflict.
The response from the international community is one of concern as analysts suggest that any future missile launches from Russia could further involve nuclear capabilities, marking a significant escalation in an already tense geopolitical landscape.
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