Putin Breaks Silence on 'Oreshnik' Missile: What We Know About the Tests.

Vladimir Putin’s Remarks on the 'Oreshnik' Ballistic Missile

According to Novyny.live: During the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, Vladimir Putin addressed the use of the 'Oreshnik' ballistic missile for the first time. The Russian president dismissed reports suggesting the missile was lost in the Donetsk region, insisting the incident was part of a preplanned testing program. He claimed that every deployment of the 'Oreshnik' against Ukraine had been a test launch.

In his speech, Putin stated that Russia carried out a large-scale combined strike on Ukrainian territory on the night of May 24. According to his account, the attack involved dozens of missiles and hundreds of drones. When discussing the strike’s outcome, the Russian president said:

'This concerns the Donetsk region area within the perimeter of the main fortified zone. Then our drones flew in and examined the strike results. We calculated down to the millimeter where all the dispersing warhead fragments landed.' Vladimir Putin

With these comments, Putin confirmed that the 'Oreshnik' ballistic missile tests were a deliberate step, raising questions about the objectives and implications of these actions.

Russia’s Ongoing Military Campaign

Putin’s statements highlight the continuation of Russia’s active military operations against Ukraine, now lasting over a year. The testing of new weapon systems signals Moscow’s intent to bolster its military capabilities amid the conflict. Moreover, the large-scale attacks may be an effort by Russia to project military strength internationally, especially as Western nations increase their support for Ukraine.