Russia Notifies U.S. 30 Minutes Before Oreshnik Hypersonic Missile Launch Aimed at Ukraine, Peskov Says

Nov 21, 2024, 07:14 PM

Russia has claimed that it notified the United States 30 minutes prior to the launch of the Oreshnik hypersonic missile, according to Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov. The notification was sent automatically via the Nuclear Risk Reduction Center, a communication channel designed to reduce the risk of nuclear conflict. Peskov's statements were reported by TASS and have been echoed by multiple sources. The launch of the Oreshnik missile, which is reportedly aimed at Ukraine, has raised concerns regarding escalating tensions between Russia and the U.S.