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Ukraine’s General Staff says a February strike damaged Russia’s Oreshnik missile servicing complex at Kapustin Yar, using domestically produced Flamingo cruise missiles. The attack hit a technical facility, an assembly building, and a logistics warehouse, with ongoing assessments of losses; satellite imagery and OSINT point to damage at the pre-launch Site #105, as part of broader Ukrainian strikes inside Russia.
Ukraine says its January long-range strikes damaged hangar facilities at Russia’s Kapustin Yar missile test site, hitting infrastructure used for pre-launch preparations and triggering evacuations; Kyiv says FP-5 Flamingo missiles and long-range drones from the Special Operations Forces led a prolonged operation through January 2026, with intelligence support from the Black Spark movement. Kapustin Yar remains a key testing ground for the Oreshnik system and has been cited in prior strikes tied to Oreshnik launches from the facility.
Ukraine says it struck hangars at Russia’s Kapustin Yar missile test range with FP-5 Flamingo missiles, damaging pre-launch facilities used for nuclear-capable missiles such as the Oreshnik and evacuating personnel; described as the first known case of a non-nuclear state targeting infrastructure used to prepare nuclear-capable missiles, signaling a shift in European deterrence.
Ukraine says its forces damaged a hangar and evacuated personnel at Russia’s Kapustin Yar Oreshnik launch site in January after strikes using FP-5 'Flamingo' missiles, a Ukrainian-made long-range cruise weapon reportedly capable of about 3,000 km.
At an emergency UN Security Council meeting, the United States condemned Russia’s 'dangerous and inexplicable escalation' in the Ukraine war after Moscow launched the nuclear-capable Oreshnik missile near Poland, as Kyiv pressed for peace talks amid heavy Russian strikes on energy infrastructure; Moscow blamed Kyiv for the impasse, European leaders condemned the attack, and Washington pushed sanctions while pursuing a US‑led peace framework.
At an emergency UN Security Council session, the US and Britain condemned Russia's firing of a nuclear-capable Oreshnik missile at Ukraine as a dangerous escalation; Moscow said the strike hit an aviation repair factory, while Kyiv has not confirmed the target. Observers say the two Oreshnik strikes have been largely political or symbolic, possibly using dummy warheads, and question the missile's accuracy for delivering non-nuclear bombs. The wider assault continued with casualties in Kyiv, Kharkiv and Odesa, including attacks on civilian sites and ships in the Black Sea. Separately, a US-linked investor group won rights to mine Ukraine's Dobra lithium deposit (TechMet and Rock Holdings), with Ronald Lauder reported among investors.
An aviation expert argues that Russia’s Oreshnik missile used to strike Lviv Oblast was likely assembled from older Soviet components and functions as a political, psychological intimidation tool rather than a decisive military asset; Moscow reportedly informed the US ahead of the launch, signaling a message to Europe, while speed claims of 13,000 km/h are disputed. Ukraine lacks intercept capability, but the strike is not expected to alter the frontline balance.
Russia launched a hypersonic Oreshnik missile at Ukraine near the Polish border, marking a significant escalation in the conflict and raising concerns about European security, amid stalled peace talks and ongoing tensions with NATO.
Russia has deployed the nuclear-capable Oreshnik missile on 'combat duty' in Belarus, signaling increased military activity in the region amidst other geopolitical tensions.
Russia is likely deploying new nuclear-capable hypersonic missiles at a former airbase in Belarus, enhancing its ability to strike Europe and signaling a strategic shift outside its territory, according to satellite imagery and U.S. researchers, aligning with U.S. intelligence assessments.
Researchers have identified the likely site of Russia's deployment of the nuclear-capable Oreshnik missile system in Belarus, specifically at the former Krichev-6 aerodrome, indicating a strategic move that may violate international treaties and serve political purposes to support the Lukashenko regime.
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 indicating the missile will enter combat duty soon and potentially be used against targets in Europe.
Russia's Oreshnik missile, touted by President Putin as a powerful weapon, uses kinetic energy submunitions similar to the 'rods from god' concept. However, its actual impact is minimal, akin to a firework display rather than a nuclear strike. The missile's inaccuracy and limited damage potential make it less threatening than claimed, with experts suggesting it serves more as a tool for intimidation rather than a practical military asset.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has threatened to target key decision-making centers in Kyiv with the "Oreshnik" hypersonic ballistic missile, which he claims has no global equivalent. This announcement comes amid ongoing Russian military operations in Ukraine, including the recent deployment of the "Oreshnik" missile system to Dnipro. Despite its destructive capabilities, Putin emphasized that the missile does not use nuclear warheads, thus avoiding radioactive fallout. The escalation follows increased Russian attacks and Ukraine's use of US-supplied ATACMS missiles on Russian targets.
The Oreshnik is a new Russian ballistic missile, highlighting advancements in military technology and defense capabilities. Details about its specifications and strategic role remain limited, but it underscores Russia's ongoing efforts to enhance its missile arsenal.