Ukrainian experts say Russian Oreshnik missileRussian Oreshnik missile was nine years old
Ukrainian experts said on Friday that a Russian Oreshnik missile fired at Ukraine in January appeared to have been made nine years ago and contained only Russian and Belarusian components.
The finding undercuts Moscow’s claim that the weapon is a game-changer and adds to scrutiny of Russia’s missile capabilities in the war.
- Ukraine has become a major testing ground for contemporary missile defense systems.
- Belarus hosts Russian forces and has been a key rear area for Moscow during the war.
- Missile age can matter because older stock may reveal more about production limits than battlefield branding.
Russia-Ukraine War
Russia and Ukraine are locked in an retaliatory long-range drone and missile war that now strikes deep into both countries, including Moscow, St. Petersburg, Crimea, and major Ukrainian cities like Kyiv and Dnipro. Ukrainian forces launched one of their largest drone attacks on June 26, striking 12 Russian regions and hitting key energy targets, while Russia continues massive retaliatory bombardments that kill civilians and destroy infrastructure.
26 June, 09:41 AM
Ukraine unleashes massive drone bombardment on 12 Russian regions24 June, 10:31 AM
Ukrainian drones knock out power in Russian-held Sevastopol22 June, 03:20 PM
Ukraine strikes Russian missile electronics plant in Voronezh
