What Is Russia's Oreshnik Missile and Why Is Europe Alarmed? | Firstpost America

Russia has drawn sharp condemnation after launching a rare, nuclear-capable Oreshnik ballistic missile into western Ukraine, near NATO territory. The strike hit the Lviv region, close to the Polish border, an area usually distant from frontline fighting. Moscow claims the missile struck an aircraft repair plant, while Ukraine confirms a ballistic missile attack but refuses to name the target, calling it civilian. It was only the second confirmed combat use of the hypersonic missile since the war began. Western officials warn the launch signals deliberate escalation, with the weapon's speed, range and nuclear capability heightening fears of miscalculation across Europe.   Firstpost America | Cary Johnston | War | Geopolitics | Global Economy | Firstpost | World News | Latest News | Global News | International News | Trending News #firstpostamerica #caryjohnston #war #geopolitics #economy #firstpost #worldnews #latestnews #globalnews #internationalnews #trendingnews Firstpost is an Indian stories and media website. Get all the incisive opinions, in-depth analyses and other visual stories that matter to you and the world right here on this channel. Subscribe to Firstpost channel and press the bell icon to get notified when we go live. https://www.youtube.com/@Firstpost Follow Firstpost on Website: https://www.firstpost.com Follow Firstpost on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firstpost/ Follow Firstpost on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/firstpostin/ Follow Firstpost on X: https://twitter.com/firstpost Follow Firstpost on WhatsApp: https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va6zOIrEQIamseyg762V