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Russia launched Oreshnik ballistic missiles from Kapustin Yar near the closed town of Znamensk in the Ukraine war, with analysts saying the weapons likely carried inert warheads to demonstrate power rather than cause heavy damage; each launch costs roughly $40–80 million, highlighting the dual-use nature of the Kapustin Yar test range and its wider environmental and social impact on nearby Kazakhstan.
Ukrainian president Zelenskyy said intelligence indicates Russia is preparing a massive new attack after a weekend strike on the Kyiv region with the nuclear-capable Oreshnik missile; he urged continuing air defenses, listening for air-raid alerts, and pressed the US for more Patriot missile systems to bolster Ukraine’s defenses.
Ukrainian experts examining wreckage of a Russian Oreshnik missile found crucial components dating to 2016 and an airframe from 2017, challenging Moscow’s claim that it is a cutting-edge weapon; the missile relies on inertial navigation, making it less precise but difficult to intercept, and Western-made parts from the U.S., Germany, Switzerland, Japan, China and Belarus were identified in Russia’s weapons, indicating sanctions have not stopped foreign components from appearing.
Ukrainian investigators examining wreckage from Russia's RS‑26 Oreshnik missile used near Bila Tserkva on May 23–24 found inert warhead simulators instead of explosives, confirming a nuclear‑capable MIRV design with six main warhead elements that split into 36 submunitions. Debris included wiring and components from Russia and Belarus, suggesting Moscow is gathering performance data without mass casualties. The strike, the third known use of the system, hit an industrial area with no reported casualties; authorities say two missiles may have been launched, and monitoring continues as Kyiv-area targets remain within range.
Russia reportedly used its Oreshnik intermediate-range ballistic missile against Kyiv Oblast, including Bila Tserkva, during a broader attack on Kyiv. The weapon reportedly releases up to six independent warheads, and about 16 missiles were fired, marking what Kyiv officials describe as the third known Oreshnik strike after Dnipro (Nov 2024) and Lviv (Jan 2026).
Ukraine reportedly fired four FP-5 Flamingo cruise missiles at Russia's Kapustin Yar base, but satellite analysis found no hits on key facilities (sites 28 and 105), with only possible damage from UAV strikes. The heavy Oreshnik missiles are believed to be highly inaccurate, raising questions about Flamingo's effectiveness, and some observers label Flamingo a marketing propaganda hoax; prior Ukrainian drone strikes at Kapustin Yar have occurred with limited impact.
Over the last week Russia conducted almost 1,100 strike drones, more than 890 guided bombs, and over 50 missiles against Ukraine, including an intercontinental 'Oreshnik' missile toward Lviv Oblast. Zelenskyy says Moscow deliberately timed the attacks for the freezing weather (-15°C) to maximize civilian suffering, hitting energy infrastructure and homes as Ukrainian crews work to restore power and heating while Europe watches.
The UK, Germany, and France condemned Russia's use of the hypersonic missile Oreshnik in Ukraine, calling it unacceptable and escalatory, with Ukraine planning international action. Russia claimed the attack was a response to an alleged Ukrainian attempt on Putin, which Ukraine and the US deny. The missile strike damaged infrastructure in Ukraine, and Kyiv suffered a severe missile and drone attack that left half the city without heat amid cold weather, causing casualties and infrastructure damage.
Russia launched the Oreshnik missile into Ukraine, marking its second use since 2022, with the missile capable of carrying nuclear or conventional payloads and designed to be highly destructive and difficult to intercept, signaling an escalation and warning to the West amid ongoing tensions.
Russia launched a large-scale attack on Ukraine, including the use of a new hypersonic missile, the Oreshnik, marking only the second time it has used this weapon, as a warning to NATO and the West amid ongoing tensions and conflict escalation.
Russia's nuclear-capable Oreshnik missile system has entered service in Belarus, escalating tensions amid ongoing Ukraine peace negotiations, with Russia emphasizing its military strength and potential nuclear capabilities.
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko announced that Russia has deployed its latest nuclear-capable Oreshnik missile system to Belarus, amid ongoing tensions and talks related to the Ukraine conflict, with Russia emphasizing its strategic capabilities and potential use against Western targets.
Ukraine's intelligence agencies claim to have destroyed a Russian 'Oreshnik' missile launch system at Kapustin Yar, marking a significant covert operation. The missile, capable of reaching Europe with nuclear or conventional warheads, highlights ongoing tensions and the potential threat of advanced missile technology deployment in the region.
Russia's Oreshnik missile, recently used in a strike on Ukraine's Dnipro, is revealed to be a hybrid system developed by Roscosmos, traditionally known for space exploration. The missile, initially designed as a carrier rocket for small satellites, has been adapted for military use, highlighting the integration of space and military technologies in Russia. The Oreshnik's development reflects Russia's strategic focus on cost-effective, versatile launch vehicles, with potential applications in both civilian and military sectors.