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February 25, 2026
RUSSIA HAS "SON OF ORESHNIK": New hypersonic missile even deadlier than the previous one, reaches London in eight minutes!
Russia is developing an "unstoppable" hypersonic missile that allegedly outperforms the Oreshnik missile system and could reach London in eight minutes, writes the Daily Star, quoting Viktor Baranets, a military commentator for Komsomolskaya Pravda.
TL;DR
- Russia is developing a new hypersonic missile, reportedly named the "son of Oreshnik."
- The missile is claimed to be "unstoppable" and to outperform the existing Oreshnik system.
- It could potentially reach London in eight minutes from a position in Belarus.
- The new weapon is expected to carry eight kinetic warheads and strike targets up to 30 meters deep.
- It will feature upgraded guidance systems and improved warhead delivery parameters.
- Efforts are underway to enhance targeting accuracy for strikes in Ukraine and the West.
- There has been no official confirmation of the development of such a missile.
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