Putin emphasized that Russia's right to respond to threats is paramount, declaring that Moscow would decisively strike back against nations aiding Ukraine, particularly those sending advanced weaponry.
The hypersonic missile Oreshnik was used to target a military facility in Dnipro. Putin articulated this as a direct response to prior Ukrainian strikes on Russian territory.
Fabian Hoffmann noted the armed missile's current configuration, characterized by its MIRVed payload, highlights Russia's strategic signaling power and nuclear capability over the mere range of the missile.
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