Russia deploys hypersonic Oreshnik missiles in Belarus amid Europe tensions

This explainer breaks down how Russia’s hypersonic Oreshnik missile operates, from launch and space-phase separation to high-speed re-entry and warhead targeting, after Moscow said it fired the weapon at Ukraine. Touted by Russian President Vladimir Putin as nearly impossible to intercept due to speeds exceeding Mach 10, the missile can reportedly carry conventional or nuclear payloads, though Western officials question whether it is a true game-changer. #Oreshnik #HypersonicMissile #RussiaUkrai

🇷🇺 Meet the Oreshnik!!Russia's hypersonic ballistic missile that splits into 6 warheads mid-flight, each releasing 6 more independently targeted submunitions.36 simultaneous impact points from a single launch. No air defense system on earth can intercept it.