India, Jan. 13 -- The US and the UK sharply criticised Russia after Moscow fired a nuclear-capable Oreshnik missile at targets in Ukraine's west, calling the strike a dangerous and reckless escalation of the 4 year conflict.The condemnation came during an emergency UN Security Council session, where Western diplomats warned that the attack threatens both regional and international security.

The Oreshnik is a Russian intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM) designed to travel at hypersonic speeds, reportedly over Mach 10. It is capable of carrying multiple warheads, including nuclear payloads, though Russia used it with conventional warheads in the latest strike. The weapon has been used only a few times in the Ukraine war, making each...