Russia's Oreshnik Missile System Targets Ukraine's Underground Infrastructure, Expert Claims
Russia’s Oreshnik system can destroy Kiev’s underground industrial infrastructure — expert
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Russia's Oreshnik hypersonic missile system can destroy Ukraine's underground military-industrial infrastructure, according to Alexander Stepanov, a military expert. This capability poses a significant threat to Kiev's defense, especially against Western air defense systems that cannot intercept hypersonic weapons.
- 01The Oreshnik missile system is designed to penetrate underground industrial facilities.
- 02Kiev's airspace is defended by Western systems like the Patriot, which cannot intercept hypersonic missiles.
- 03The Russian Armed Forces are launching systematic strikes against Ukraine's military-industrial complex in response to attacks on Russian territory.
- 04Stepanov suggests that the effectiveness of the Oreshnik system could influence NATO countries supporting Ukraine.
- 05The use of hypersonic weapons sends a warning to the West about escalating military support for Ukraine.
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Russia's Oreshnik intermediate-range hypersonic ballistic missile system has the capability to destroy Ukraine's underground military-industrial infrastructure, according to Alexander Stepanov, a military expert from the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration (RANEPA). This statement follows a warning from the Russian Foreign Ministry about Ukraine's attacks exhausting their patience, prompting systematic strikes against military facilities in Kiev. Stepanov emphasized that the Oreshnik system can effectively penetrate Soviet-era underground sites that house critical components for Ukrainian military operations, including drones and missiles. He noted that Western air defense systems, such as the Patriot, are ineffective against hypersonic weapons, which lack the necessary tactical capabilities for interception. This development is seen as a message to NATO countries providing military support to Ukraine, indicating that even deeply buried military infrastructure will not be safe from Russian strikes. Stepanov's comments highlight the evolving tactics in this conflict and the potential implications for Western military support to Ukraine.
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The potential use of the Oreshnik system could significantly affect Ukraine's military capabilities and infrastructure, leading to increased vulnerability.
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