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US intelligence: Russia may use Oreshnik missile against Ukraine in coming days

New ballistic missile with limited stockpiles but potential for intimidation

Dec 11, 2024 18:20 110

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According to US intelligence assessment, Russia may uses its new medium-range ballistic missile “Oreshnik” against Ukraine in the “coming days”, Reuters reported, citing a representative of President Joe Biden's administration, quoted by BTA.

The rocket "Oreshnik" is considered by the US government primarily as a tool of intimidation, rather than an important factor that could change the course of hostilities in Ukraine.

The source added that Russia has a small number of these missiles. In addition, the nuclear warheads that “Oreshnik” can carry are smaller compared to those of the missiles with which Russia regularly fires at Ukraine.