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The Oreshnik missile is a newly developed Russian intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM), nuclear-capable and hypersonic, recently deployed in Belarus to strengthen Moscow’s strategic posture in Europe.
Key Facts about Oreshnik Missile
- Origin: Russia, developed in the 2020s.
- Type: Intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM).
- Speed: Reported to exceed Mach 10 (~12,300 km/h).
- Warhead: Can carry nuclear or conventional payloads; equipped with multiple independently targetable reentry vehicles (MIRVs).
- Deployment: Entered active service in Belarus in late 2025, with up to 10 systems planned.
- Combat Use: First reported strike in November 2024 on the Ukrainian city of Dnipro.
- Claimed Capability: Russian President Vladimir Putin has described it as “impossible to intercept” due to extreme speed and maneuverability.
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