Russia’s Oreshnik seen as psychological weapon, not battlefield change-maker, expert says
TL;DR
An aviation expert argues that Russia’s Oreshnik missile used to strike Lviv Oblast was likely assembled from older Soviet components and functions as a political, psychological intimidation tool rather than a decisive military asset; Moscow reportedly informed the US ahead of the launch, signaling a message to Europe, while speed claims of 13,000 km/h are disputed. Ukraine lacks intercept capability, but the strike is not expected to alter the frontline balance.
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