Russia's Oreshnik Missile Threat and Sanctions
The operation was 100% successful.
The strike occurred in the summer before last, with details kept secret.
The Oreshnik name wasn't widely used then.
Zelenskyy confirmed Russia tested three Oreshnik systems, using one and losing another.
Russia plans to station Oreshnik missiles in Belarus, prompting sanctions on 25 companies.
Oreshnik missiles have a 5500 km range, threatening Europe.
Russia plans to produce six Oreshnik missiles annually.
Belarus and Russia trained with Oreshnik systems during Zapad 2025.
Putin claimed Oreshnik missiles can reach Mach 10, which Western experts questioned.
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