Russia’s Oreshnik Hypersonic Ballistic Missile

Ukraine says Russia used the Oreshnik hypersonic ballistic missile during a mass drone and missile attack on Kyiv. The missile is for its hypersonic speed, intermediate range, and nuclear-capable design.

Oreshnik Missile:

Dimension	Key Details
Country	Oreshnik is a Russian-made missile.
Type	It is an intermediate-range hypersonic ballistic missile.
First Use	Russia first used Oreshnik in November 2024 to target Dnipro in Ukraine.
Base System	The missile is based on the RS-26 Rubezh ballistic missile.
Warhead Capability	Oreshnik can carry both nuclear and conventional warheads.
Dimensions	The missile is estimated to be 15–18.5 m long, with a diameter of about 1.9 m.
Mobility	It is mounted on a mobile transporter-launcher for rapid deployment and concealment.
MIRV Capability	It is equipped with multiple independently targetable re-entry vehicles and can carry 6–8 warheads.
Range	The missile has a reported range of around 5,000 km.
Speed	It can travel at Mach 10, around 10 times the speed of sound.
Strategic Significance	Its high speed, MIRV capability, mobility, and nuclear capability make interception extremely difficult.