Russia Claims Strike on Key Ukrainian Jet Factory with New "Oreshnik" Missile

Russia's Defense Ministry says it has hit a major Ukrainian military aircraft plant. The ministry claims the strike used a new type of missile, called "Oreshnik," which means "nutcracker." The target was the Lviv State Aircraft Repair Plant. This facility is one of Ukraine's principal sites for maintaining and upgrading military aircraft. Russian officials say the attack has disabled the plant. The reported strike occurred in western Ukraine, far from the front lines. The city of Lviv has been a relative haven during the war but has faced repeated long-range missile attacks. Ukrainian authorities have not yet confirmed the extent of the damage. There are no immediate reports on casualties. If confirmed, damaging this facility could impact Ukraine's ability to service its air force. The "Oreshnik" missile, if verified, would also represent a new weapon in Russia's arsenal.