Russian Physicist Sentenced: Treason and Hypersonic Missiles

Russian physicist Alexander Shiplyuk was sentenced to 15 years in a penal colony. He was convicted of treason, part of a series of cases targeting experts in hypersonic missile development. The Interfax news agency reported the sentencing.

Russian physicist Alexander Shiplyuk has been handed a 15-year sentence in a penal colony, marking the latest in a series of prosecutions against experts involved in the groundwork of Russia's hypersonic missile program.

Convicted of treason, Shiplyuk's case underscores the intense scrutiny and legal actions faced by scientists in this critical field of military technology.

The Interfax news agency confirmed the conviction, highlighting the government's stern measures on matters of national security.

(With inputs from agencies.)