Moscow(The COW News Digital) Russia’s special presidential envoy, Kirill Dmitriev, has strongly responded to remarks by European Union foreign affairs chief, Kaya Kallas, asserting that no current air defense system in the world can intercept Russia’s Orshanik hypersonic missiles.
In comments posted on social media platform X, Dmitriev criticized Kallas for being “misinformed” but insisted she should be aware that Orshanik missiles, which can reach speeds of Mach 10, are beyond the capabilities of any existing missile defense network.
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“The world must acknowledge that no air defense system today is capable of neutralizing the Orshanik missile,” Dmitriev said, highlighting the technological advancement of Russia’s hypersonic arsenal.
The Russian Ministry of Defense confirmed that the Orshanik missile system was recently used in large-scale strikes on strategic Ukrainian installations. According to officials, the operations were conducted in response to a Ukrainian drone attack targeting President Vladimir Putin’s residence last month. All designated targets were reportedly successfully destroyed.
The statement reflects Moscow’s ongoing efforts to showcase its military superiority and the strategic deterrence capabilities of its hypersonic weapons. Analysts suggest that Russia’s emphasis on the Orshanik missile underscores its intent to maintain a tactical edge amid ongoing tensions in Eastern Europe.
Hypersonic missiles, capable of traveling at extreme speeds and maneuvering mid-flight, have emerged as a central element of modern warfare. While global powers continue to develop missile defense systems, experts agree that intercepting objects moving at Mach 10 remains a formidable technical challenge.
Dmitriev’s comments come amid heightened scrutiny over Russia’s military actions in Ukraine and growing concerns in Europe about the escalation of missile capabilities. The Russian envoy’s remarks aim to assert both strategic confidence and a warning to foreign critics about the limits of current defense technologies.
While Western officials have voiced concern over the potential threat posed by hypersonic missiles, Russia continues to emphasize that its arsenal is a key component of national defense, intended to deter external aggression and protect territorial sovereignty.
