Russia strikes back at Ukraine

In response to Kyiv's drone attack on the Russian president's residence, Russian forces deployed the 'Oreshnik' system and struck several critical facilities. The Ministry of Defense reported that enterprises producing the drones used in the terrorist act were destroyed, as well as energy infrastructure supporting Ukraine's military-industrial complex. The ministry emphasized that any terrorist acts by the Kyiv regime will be met with an 'inevitable and harsh' response. It was also reported that the ballistic missile traveled at a speed of 13,000 km/h.

Context

This incident follows the ongoing confrontation between Russia and Ukraine, which began in 2014 and intensified in 2022.