Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued new threats to Western countries, unveiling a powerful nuclear missile called the “Flying Chernobyl” that he claims is unstoppable. Putin declared that Russia now possesses the most advanced nuclear arsenal globally, highlighting a recent successful test flight of the Burevestnik doomsday missile on October 21. This missile, with an unlimited range, can stay airborne for days and evade current Western defense systems.
During a visit to a military command post, Putin discussed the Burevestnik missile with Russia’s top general, Valery Gerasimov, emphasizing its advanced capabilities. Meanwhile, Russian forces conducted a brutal overnight assault on Kyiv, targeting residential buildings and causing casualties, including fatalities and injuries to civilians, including children.
Putin boasted about recent nuclear war drills, asserting Russia’s nuclear deterrent forces are superior to all other nuclear-armed nations. The Burevestnik missile, powered by a nuclear reactor, demonstrated remarkable performance during testing, flying for 15 continuous hours and covering a distance of 8,700 miles. Despite not being combat-ready, Putin aimed to intimidate the West by revealing ongoing military operations in Ukraine without specifying an end date.
In Kyiv, fires broke out in high-rise buildings following Russian airstrikes, prompting rescue efforts amid escalating tensions. Putin’s envoy in the US attempted to shift blame to Ukrainian air defenses for civilian casualties caused by Russian attacks. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned the strikes, accusing Russia of deliberately targeting civilians and causing extensive damage to infrastructure.
The conflict in Ukraine continues unabated, with both sides engaging in deadly confrontations, raising concerns about escalating violence and civilian casualties.