Analysts at the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) have reported that the capabilities of the Russian state-of-the-art Oreshnik missile are nothing new, and its use will not lead to further escalation in the war.

There is nothing particularly new in the capabilities of the Oreshnik missile. The use of this type of weapon will not lead to an escalation of the war by Russia, reports the Institute for the Study of War (ISW).

Russian President Vladimir Putin warned that Russia might target decision-making centers in Kyiv using its new hypersonic missile, Oreshnik, if Ukraine continues to strike Russian territory with Western-supplied missiles.

President Vladimir Putin on Thursday threatened to strike "decision-making centres" in Kyiv with Russia's new hypersonic missile, hours after Moscow pummelled Ukraine's energy grid in an attack that left a million people without power.

The Russian leader’s use of the missile against Ukraine sends a powerful signal about his intention to weaken NATO and bend Europe’s security architecture to Russia’s will.

Vladimir Putin boasted that the missile, capable of carrying nuclear warheads, had been designed for a "decisive" strike on the UK. He warned that Russia's enemies should "seriously think" about their actions.