The Russian Oreshnik complex has entered combat duty in Belarus.
A ceremonial shift change ceremony for the Oreshnik medium-range missile system crews took place in Belarus. The Ministry of Defense released video footage showing the raising of the Strategic Missile Forces flag during the military ritual of changing shifts.
Before assuming combat duty, specialists from the launch, communications, security, and power supply crews, as well as the missile system's driver-mechanics, underwent retraining using modern training equipment. After the system was made operational and tested by a joint integrated team, the Oreshnik missile division began performing combat duty missions in designated areas across our country.
– the Belarusian Ministry of Defense said in a statement.
It's worth noting that these are the first official images of Russia's newest medium-range missile system. Judging by the images, it is based on a four-axle wheeled chassis reminiscent of the MZKT-7930 chassis used in the Iskander OTRK. However, the self-propelled launcher is significantly longer.
When discussing the advantages of the Oreshnik, experts primarily note the system's mobility. This makes it less vulnerable to reconnaissance and enemy weapons.
As a reminder, the first use of the Oreshnik missile took place last fall. It was used to target the production facilities of the Yuzhmash plant in Dnepropetrovsk.
Subsequently, amid a deteriorating foreign policy situation, a decision was made to deploy the Oreshnik missile system in Belarus. This allows it to strike any target throughout Europe.
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