Putin, Oreshnik

Oreshnik Threat: ‘Rods From God’ Are Not As Dangerous As Putin Thinks
Using ballistic missiles to deliver kinetic projectiles is an old idea. Nobody else does it because, as Putin conveniently tries to ignore, it is not very effective.
Putin's statements about new Oreshnik strikes are empty threats – ISW
Analysts at the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) have reported that the capabilities of the Russian state-of-the-art Oreshnik missile are nothing new, and its use will not lead to further escalation in the war.
Oreshnik missile strike on Ukraine was Putin "saber rattling," experts say
Russia's attack on Ukraine that used an "experimental" intermediate-range ballistic missile dubbed Oreshnik was messaging, not mass destruction.Why it matters: The Nov. 21 salvo underscored how little recourse Moscow has to Western aid — like Army Tactical Missile Systems — once deemed red lines.
What Is 'Oreshnik'? Putin's New Medium Range Ballistic Missile Hit Ukraine
Vladimir Putin's latest 'combat tested weapon' may not be as new as he says. It is more of a hybrid, based on another missile system, say analysts.
Putin threatens Kyiv with new hypersonic missile
President Vladimir Putin on Thursday threatened to strike "decision-making centres" in Kyiv with Russia's new hypersonic missile, hours after Moscow pummelled Ukraine's energy grid in an attack that left a million people without power.
What Is Russia’s Oreshnik Ballistic Missile?
The Pentagon says the Oreshnik is a tweak of Russia’s RS-26 Rubezh missile, an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) that has been tested since 2011.
Russia to continue testing, start mass producing new 'Oreshnik' missile: Putin
Russia will continue testing and start mass producing the new "Oreshnik" missile that was used to target Dnipro, Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin said.
Putin mulls striking Kyiv with new hypersonic missile that can reportedly reach US West Coast
Russian President Vladimir Putin says that Ukraine’s "decision-making centers" in Kyiv could be targeted next using a new hypersonic missile that could also potentially reach the U.S.
Putin says Russia could hit 'decision-making centres' in Kyiv with new missile
Russia may use its new Oreshnik hypersonic missile to attack "decision-making centres" in Kyiv in response to Ukraine's firing of Western missiles at Russian territory, President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday.
What Putin’s nuclear-capable Oreshnik missile means for NATO security
The Russian leader’s use of the missile against Ukraine sends a powerful signal about his intention to weaken NATO and bend Europe’s security architecture to Russia’s will.
Russia Leaks 'High-Value' Oreshnik Target; Putin To Order Missile Attack On Zelensky HQ In Kyiv?
Russia could use its brand new Oreshnik ballistic missile to strike Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky’s office in Kyiv, a senior Russian legislator, Aleksey Zhuravlyov, has said, days after President Vladimir Putin said they could destroy decision-making centres with the new missiles.
Putin gives more details on Russia's 'Oreshnik' hypersonic missile, saying its destructive elements reach over 7,000 degrees Fahrenheit
The hypersonic ballistic missile was first used by Russia in an attack on Dnipro, eastern Ukraine, in November.
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Putin orders serial production of Oreshnik hypersonic missile, warns it can be used again
Nov. 23 (UPI) --Russian President Vladimir Putin says the new Oreshnik hypersonic missile used against Ukraine this week will go into serial production and is "ready to be used" again if ...