Putin called Oreshnik a “new powerful weapon” for Russia. He also stated that the Kremlin will support the potential and “balanced development of Russia’s nuclear forces.” Read also: Russia may once again launch 'Oreshnik' missile against Ukraine ...

The silent black-and-white surveillance camera video of the Russian missile attack in the Ukrainian city of Dnipro was brief but chilling: Six huge

The grouping of the Strategic Missile Forces (Strategic Missile Forces) as part of the Strategic Nuclear Forces of the Russian Federation is guaranteed to ensure the solution of the tasks of nuclear deterrence.

It was successfully used in November in response to the strikes on our country’s territory-- a ballistic missile with a non-nuclear hypersonic payload was used,' the Russian leader said.

Large-scale production of Russia's nuclear-capable Oreshnik missile is a goal for "the near future," Putin alleged at a defense ministry board meeting on Dec. 16.

Yet, a recent slip from Vladimir Putin has raised questions about whether one of its much-hyped weapons is as operational as claimed. The confusion stems from Putin’s contradictory statements about the Oreshnik missile — a system allegedly capable of delivering hypersonic strikes,