Russia's Oreshnik Missile Uses Kinetic Penetrators
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- Russia' Oreshnik missile carries kinetic penetrators as payload.
- Russia hits Ukraine with Oreshnik missile.
Why it matters: Ukrainian civilians face heightened risk as Russia's Oreshnik missile now carries kinetic penetrators, adding a new lethal dimension to a campaign that has already killed dozens of non‑combatants.
