Belarus Hosts Nuclear Missiles Amid Cold War Tensions
Putin plans to place Oreshnik missiles in Belarus this year, range 3,400 miles, marking first nuclear weapons outside Russia since Cold War.
Planet Labs imagery shows hurried construction (Aug 4-12) and November 19 photo reveals military rail transfer point and camouflaged launch pad.
Analysts note stationing Oreshniks in Belarus highlights Kremlin deterrence against NATO and aligns with U.S. intelligence.
Lewis and Eveleth are 90% certain three Oreshnik launchers at site, while Lukashenko claims up to 10.
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