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The Oreshnik missile system has characteristics that allow it to hit targets throughout Europe
Commander of the Russian Strategic Missiles Forces, Sergei Karakayev, said No, we’re not at war, but Ukraine certainly is, because Ukraine has been invaded by Russia and that war has been going on for just over 1,000 days
The Kursk incursion was a moment of tactical brilliance but it has been a strategic catastrophe for Ukraine.
We must be aware that 'comrade' Putin will keep trying to intimidate us,
On my behalf, the Minister of Defence of Ukraine is already holding meetings with our partners regarding new air defence systems capable of protecting lives from new risks,
It’s part of a broader Russian official strategy to obscure crossing thresholds with language that suggests the threshold isn’t fully crossed – or can still be reversed,
What if he decides to target Lviv next,
a U.S. official said, referencing a city in Western Ukraine near the border with Poland No one in the world has such weapons,
he said with a thin smile These weapons are used to destroy people, not to destroy objects,
said Artiukh, according to Suspilne These are rockets that are fired and then guided to a target via an electronic system, which requires the world’s most advanced technology and satellite communications capability,
Orbán said on state radio It’s not a trick… there will be consequences,
The Russian side has clearly demonstrated its capabilities, and the contours of further retaliatory actions in the event that our concerns were not taken into account have also been quite clearly outlined,
We will continue these tests, including in combat conditions, depending on the situation and character of the security threats posted to Russia."
He said in a meeting with military chiefs We need to begin serial production. The decision has in effect been taken."
I will add that there is no countermeasure to such a missile, no means of intercepting it, in the world today. And I will emphasize once again that we will continue testing this newest system. It is necessary to establish serial production,
The tests [of the missile system] have passed successfully, and I congratulate you all on that,
Putin said, ... according to the Interfax news agency Depending on the objectives and the range of this weapon, it can strike targets on the entire territory of Europe, which sets it apart from other types of long-range precision-guided weapons,
Using another country not just for terror but also to test new weapons for terror is clearly an international crime,
the Ukrainian president said The weapon system that was tested yesterday is another faithful guarantee of Russia's territorial integrity and sovereignty
If (the suspected ICBM strike) is true, clearly this would be another example of grave, reckless and escalatory behaviour from Russia and only serves to strengthen our resolve.
Sir Keir Starmer's office said yesterday
