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Russian President Vladimir Putin's meeting with military chiefs was televised.
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday that Russia will continue testing the hypersonic Oreshnik ballistic missile in combat conditions. Putin said this in a meeting with Russian military chiefs the day after the missile attack on Ukraine's Dnipro city.
He said that depending on the situation and capability of threats to Russia's security, we will continue testing these missiles. If needed, we will also test it according to war conditions.
At the same time, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Friday that amidst the threats of Russian missiles, he is trying to get updated air-defense systems from friendly countries. The Ukrainian government suspended its parliamentary session due to security reasons and closed the parliament.
Additionally, MPs have been issued instructions to keep their families out of Kyiv's government district. At the request of Ukraine, an emergency meeting of NATO will be held next Tuesday (26 November), in which the new missile threat is likely to be discussed.
Emergency services extinguish a fire after the Russian attack in the Ukrainian city of Dnipro.
Putin addressed the nation after the attack Just hours after the missile attack on Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin suddenly addressed the country. According to Reuters, he said that Russia has tested a 'new' intermediate range ballistic missile in response to the Western attack. Putin said that we have the right to attack those who attack us.
Putin named the missile as 'Oreshnik'. He said that it attacks the target at a speed of 2.5 to 3 km per second. Putin warned Western countries that Moscow could attack military bases of any country that helps Ukraine.
In his address to the nation, Putin said that we have the right to use weapons against those who use weapons against us.
What happened in Russia-Ukraine war in 5 days?
18 November
1. Biden allowed Ukraine to use long-range missiles US President Biden allowed Ukraine to use long-range missiles – Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS). America had given this weapon to Ukraine only in October 2023, but it had permission to use it only on its own soil.
2. Norway, Finland and Denmark asked their citizens to prepare for war Russia-Ukraine's neighboring countries Norway, Finland and Denmark issued an alert for their citizens. These countries warned their citizens about war by distributing pamphlets. Apart from this, he was asked to keep stock of essential goods and prepare his soldiers for war.
19 November
1. Ukraine fired ATACMS at Russia As soon as the consent of the Biden government was received, Ukraine for the first time fired 6 long-range ATACMS missiles received from America in the Bryansk area of Russia. Russia claimed to have shot down 5 missiles.
2. Putin changed the rules related to nuclear weapons Putin approved a decision related to allowing the use of nuclear weapons. According to the new rule, if a country which does not have nuclear weapons attacks Russia with the support of a country with nuclear power, then it will be considered a declaration of war against Russia. In such a situation, Moscow can use nuclear weapons.
20 November
1. Ukraine attacked with British Shadow cruise missiles Ukraine attacked Russia's Kursk area with Britain's 'Storm Shadow cruise' missile. Britain had given these weapons to Ukraine a year ago. After the attack, Russia said that they had destroyed two British missiles.
2. America approved giving landmines to Ukraine To stop the Russian army from increasing in the eastern region of Ukraine, US President Biden decided to give anti-personal land mines to Ukraine. America asked Ukraine to use these mines within the Ukrainian border only.
3. Four countries closed embassies in Kyiv The US closed the embassy in Kiev for a day after receiving intelligence input that Russia was attacking Ukraine. After this Italy, Greece and Spain also did the same.
21 November
Russia conducted missile testing on Ukraine Russia tests intermediate range ballistic missile on Ukraine. The name of this missile is 'Oreshnik'. Its speed is 2.5 to 3 km per second. President Putin warned of attacks on Western countries that provide arms to Ukraine.
22 November
Russian President announced to continue missile testing Putin ordered mass production and testing of the missile, citing it as a threat to Russia's security.
