Russia strikes Dnipro with Oreshnik missile on 21 November 2024
OCCURRED Nov 21 · 12:00 UTCRECORDED 2026-09-02T03:35:11.606Zfact_gso5ckfg5c
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Multiple reputable sources confirm that on 21 November 2024 Russia struck Dnipro with the Oreshnik IRBM, and that Putin framed it as a response to Western long-range missile use. The Conversation and other outlets corroborate the event, though the specific motivation is attributed to Putin's statements. No credible source disputes the strike.
On 21 November 2024, Russia launched an experimental Oreshnik intermediate-range ballistic missile at the Ukrainian city of Dnipro, marking its first combat use. The strike was part of Russia's ongoing war against Ukraine, and President Vladimir Putin characterized it as a response to Ukraine's use of Western-supplied long-range missiles. The missile, which carries multiple independently targetable reentry vehicles, caused damage but no immediate reports of casualties were confirmed.
LOCATION Dnipro, UkraineACTORS Russia, Ukraine, Vladimir Putin#russia-ukraine-war #oreshnik-missile #ballistic-missile #dnipro-strike #military-escalation
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- [1]Russia’s nuclear strategy in Ukraine isn’t deterrence – it’s terrorThe Conversation · theconversation.com/russias-nuclear-strategy-in-ukraine-isnt-deterrence-its-terror-286832
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