Moscow Vows Response After US-Made Missiles Allegedly Hit Russian Airfield

Russia could fire another ‘Oreshnik’ hypersonic missile at Ukraine in ‘coming days,’ Pentagon spokeswoman tells reporters.

A Russian tank fires toward Ukrainian positions on Nov. 22, 2024. Russian Defense Ministry Press Service via AP

Moscow will respond to an alleged Ukrainian missile attack on a military airfield in southern Russia, a Kremlin spokesman said on Dec. 12.

The U.S.-made ATACMS (Army Tactical Missile System) was used to carry out the attack, which injured Russian personnel, according to Russia’s Ministry of Defence.