Russia's pricey Oreshnik misfire: hype vs. battlefield utility
A Kyiv Independent analysis argues Russia’s Oreshnik IRBM, touted as a game-changing deterrent, has delivered limited battlefield impact in Ukraine due to its speed, reliance on dummy munitions, and the need for a nuclear or conventional warhead to cause significant damage. Experts say its effectiveness is more symbolic than tactical, to be fading propaganda and signaling, with Moscow reportedly saving it for future operations and Belarusian deployments.
