Table of Contents
- Putin's "Unstoppable Missile"
- Capabilities of the Oreshnik Missile
- Deployment in Belarus
- History of the Oreshnik Missile
- Control and Claims by Putin
- Current Situation
PUTIN’S “unstoppable missile,” capable of reaching London in just eight minutes, has been observed deployed in Belarus.
The nuclear-capable Oreshnik missile is claimed to be fast and powerful enough to bypass any Western missile defense systems and strike targets across Europe.
A Russia’s Oreshnik missile system is observed during a training exercise in an undisclosed location in Belarus. (Russian Defense Ministry Press Service via AP)Credit: AP
Firefighters combat a fully engulfed house fire in Nikopol, Dnipro region, following a Russian strike.Credit: East2West
Russian President Vladimir PutinCredit: EPA
An Oreshnik missile launch from Belarus could strike London in eight minutes, according to sources in Moscow.
Troops in Belarus conducted a brief ceremony to commemorate the event, as stated by Russia’s Ministry of Defence on Tuesday.
They did not disclose how many missiles have been deployed or provide additional details.
The missile was first used in Ukraine in November of last year, where Putin claimed that just a few strikes could cause devastation equivalent to a nuclear attack.
It is believed that the hypersonic missiles are likely being stationed by Russia in eastern Belarus, near the city of Krychaw, as reported by Reuters.
American researchers indicated they are “90 percent confident” that the Oreshnik launchers are located at a former air base approximately 307 km east of Minsk and 478 km southwest of Moscow.
Belarus’ leader Alexander Lukashenko, 71, asserted that the Oreshnik will “make him strong,” but its deployment is ultimately under Putin’s command.
Putin asserts that conventional Oreshnik missiles can incinerate targets by generating temperatures of 4,000°C, nearly as hot as the surface of the sun, although the weapon is also capable of carrying nuclear payloads.
An Oreshnik missile launch from Belarus could reach London in eight minutes, significantly faster than from its previous launch site in Kapustin Yar in southern Russia, according to sources in Moscow.
This development occurs as peace talks are hanging by a thread following recent tensions.
Putin's anger surged after Ukraine denied a “plot” to attack Vladimir’s palace with a drone.
His supporters reacted with outrage over claims—dismissed as complete fiction by Ukraine—that an attack had been ordered.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Oreshnik missile?
The Oreshnik missile is a hypersonic missile developed by Russia, capable of carrying nuclear warheads and evading missile defense systems. It can strike targets in Europe, including London, within minutes.
Where is the Oreshnik missile currently deployed?
The Oreshnik missile has been observed deployed in Belarus, particularly near the city of Krychaw, according to various reports.
What are the implications of the Oreshnik missile?
The deployment of the Oreshnik missile raises concerns regarding regional security and the potential for rapid escalation in conflicts involving Russia and NATO countries.
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