Why in the News?
Russia launched a large-scale missile and drone attack on Ukraine, including the use of the hypersonic Oreshnik missile near Kyiv.
Key Highlights
- Russia carried out one of the heaviest bombardments on: Kyiv
- Hundreds of Drones and Missiles were used.
About the Oreshnik Missile
Features
- Intermediate-range hypersonic missile [Range of 3,000 km to 5,500 km]
- Capable of carrying: Nuclear warheads
Strategic Significance
- This was reportedly: The third use of the Oreshnik missile in the Ukraine war.
- European leaders termed it:
- Escalatory
- Nuclear brinkmanship
[2023] Consider the following countries
1. Bulgaria
2. Czech Republic
3. Hungary
4. Latvia
5. Lithuania
6. Romania
How many of the above countries share a land border with Ukraine?
[A] Only two
[B] Only three
[C] Only four
[D] Only five
