Belarus Deploys Russia's Nuclear-Capable Oreshnik Missiles; Video Confirms Combat Duty

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News18•30-12-2025, 19:00
Belarus Deploys Russia's Nuclear-Capable Oreshnik Missiles; Video Confirms Combat Duty
- •Belarus released a video showing the deployment of Russian nuclear-capable hypersonic Oreshnik missile systems on its territory.
- •President Lukashenko announced the intermediate-range ballistic missile deployment earlier, with Russia claiming it's on combat duty.
- •The video, released by the Belarusian Defence Ministry, shows mobile launchers and crews camouflaging systems, but the location remains undisclosed.
- •The Oreshnik missile, with a reported range of up to 5,500 km, was first used in Nov 2024 in Dnipro and is claimed by Putin to be impossible to intercept.
- •Analysts see this as Russia's nuclear signaling to deter NATO, while Belarus states it's a response to Western 'aggressive actions'.
Why It Matters: Belarus confirms deployment of Russia's nuclear-capable Oreshnik missiles, signaling heightened regional tensions.
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