On November 21, 2024, Russia launched a hypersonic missile at the Ukrainian city of Dnipro, marking a major escalation in the ongoing conflict. Traveling at speeds exceeding Mach 11, the missile struck a weapons factory after 15 minutes of flight, carrying six warheads, each equipped with six submunitions. The attack was framed by Russia as a direct warning to the West, particularly in response to Ukraine’s use of Western-supplied long-range missiles against Russian targets.
🚨🇺🇦UKRAINE: RUSSIAN HYPERSONIC MISSILE HIT DNIPRO AT 11 TIMES THE SPEED OF SOUND
Ukraine reports that a Russian missile struck Dnipro on Thursday after flying 15 minutes at speeds exceeding Mach 11.
The missile, likely from the 'Kedr' complex, carried 6 warheads, each with 6… https://t.co/mE9H3ylbfi pic.twitter.com/KXU2xDOpGN
— Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) November 22, 2024
The missile, likely launched from the ‘Kedr’ complex, demonstrates Russia’s growing arsenal of advanced weaponry. President Putin highlighted the missile’s hypersonic nature, claiming it is practically impossible to intercept due to its high speed and maneuverability. With the ability to strike anywhere in Europe within 20 minutes, these missiles are capable of carrying either conventional or nuclear warheads, increasing their potential impact on the broader European security landscape.
🚨🇷🇺RUSSIA: HYPERSONIC MISSILE STRIKE WAS A WARNING TO THE WEST
Yesterday’s strike on a weapons factory in Dnipro, Ukraine, marked the first use of a new hypersonic intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM).
According to Putin, it can travel at speeds up to Mach 10, and there… pic.twitter.com/jF2JvtfFM1
— Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) November 22, 2024
WAR: These clips are purportedly of the new ballistic missile (so-called intermediate range MIRV-equipped ballistic missile) Russia fired at the Ukrainian city of Dnipro. pic.twitter.com/ojjNJQ0bhF
— @amuse (@amuse) November 22, 2024
The attack in Dnipro caused significant damage to a weapons factory, but no immediate casualties have been reported. While the factory was targeted, the broader implications of this strike suggest a warning shot aimed at Western nations involved in supporting Ukraine. The missile’s hypersonic capabilities, and its capacity to evade current defense systems, showcase a stark reminder of Russia’s military advancements and its readiness to escalate tensions further.
https://www.yahoo.com/news/ukraine-says-missile-fired-russia-110232868.html
https://www.newsweek.com/difference-between-icbm-irbm-missiles-1989780
https://www.cnn.com/world/live-news/ukraine-russia-war-11-22-24-intl-hnk/index.html