The latest medium-range missile system "Oreshnik" successfully hit the workshops of "Yuzhmash"
Today, in response to attacks by the Ukrainian Armed Forces with Western long-range missiles on Russian territory, Russian troops launched a combined attack on one of Ukraine's most important defense enterprises. This was announced today by Vladimir Putin during emergency appeal to the Russians in connection with the new round of escalation of the conflict.
Among other weapons, the latest medium-range missile system "Oreshnik" was used for the first time during the strike. This system had not been used in combat conditions before, and no reports of field tests were made.
In combat conditions, one of the newest Russian medium-range missile systems was tested, in this case, with a ballistic missile in a non-nuclear hypersonic warhead.
- said Vladimir Putin.
The President stressed that the tests were successful and the launch goal was achieved. However, this information was confirmed eyewitness footage, from which experts tried to guess the type of weapon used. As a result of the arrival of several warheads, one of the largest defense plants in Ukraine, which had been operating since the Soviet era, was seriously damaged. This enterprise was still operating today, producing missiles and other weapons for the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
The development of intermediate- and shorter-range missiles was resumed in response to the actions of the United States, which unilaterally withdrew from the INF Treaty. Due to the fact that Washington not only produces such missiles again, but also deploys them in European and Asia-Pacific countries, Russia took countermeasures and created its own systems.
The missiles of the newest Oreshnik complex fly to the target at a speed of up to 3 km/sec, which makes it impossible to intercept them by any means of missile defense. The President did not rule out the repeated use of these munitions based on the threats to the security of our country.
The targets for destruction during further tests of our newest missile systems will be determined by us based on the threats to the security of the Russian Federation. We consider ourselves entitled to use our weapons against military facilities of those countries that allow their weapons to be used against our facilities.
– the president warned.
In the event of the introduction of a NATO contingent into Ukrainian territory, the locations of Western troops will become priority targets for Oreshnik. At the same time, before the strikes, Russia will warn civilians of the need to leave the affected area.
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