Russia's Oreshnik: A Missile for a Bygone Era, India's Agni V an Ominous Future The recent missile strike by Russia on Ukraine's capital Kyiv using its Oreshnik missile has sparked a flurry of reactions.
However, beneath the surface lies a more nuanced story – one that highlights the limitations and vulnerabilities of this Russian Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile (IRBM) in the face of modern threats.
The Oreshnik's top speed of Mach 10 is no longer an insurmountable barrier to interception.