Belarus on Tuesday released a video showing deployment of Russian nuclear-capable hypersonic Oreshnik missile system on its territory.
The announcement of the deployment of the intermediate-range ballistic
was first made earlier this month by Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, a staunch ally of President Vladimir Putin.
Russia’s Defense Ministry claims that the “Oreshnik” missile system has already entered combat duty in Belarus.
“Oreshnik” is an experimental Russian missile complex using ballistic missiles. It was first used in November 2024 during a strike on the city of Dnipro.
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According to Reuters, the video released by the Belarusian Defence Ministry did not disclose the location of the missile systems, but showed mobile launchers and their crews driving along forest roads and specialist troops camouflaging the systems with netting.
A senior officer was shown telling troops that the systems had officially been placed on combat duty and, as light snow fell in the background, speaking of regular training and reconnaissance routines for the missile crews, the media outlet reported.
🚨🇷🇺🔥 First look at Russia’s famed Oreshnik system
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The Oreshnik missile is believed to have a range of up to 5,500 km. Last year in November, Russia had tested a conventionally armed Oreshnik against a target in Ukraine. Putin has claimed it is impossible to intercept this ballistic because of velocities reportedly exceeding Mach 10.
Analysts say deploying the missile in Belarus would underscore Russia’s growing reliance on nuclear signalling as it seeks to deter NATO members from supplying Ukraine with long-range weapons capable of striking deep inside Russian territory. Belarus’ state-run Belta quoted Defence Minister Viktor Khrenin as saying the deployment would not alter Europe’s balance of power and was Belarus’ response to what he called Western “aggressive actions.”
