Oreshnik Rocket: Expert Explains Why the Russian Federation Cannot Launch Mass Strikes.

According to ТСН: After the shelling of Lviv with rockets, which the occupiers call "Oreshnik", there is an active discussion in Ukraine about the presence of these weapons in Russia and the possible strikes on our territory. Recently, rumors have emerged that Russia might have deployed "Oreshnik" in Belarus.

Military-political expert of the "Information Resistance" group Oleksandr Kovalenko analyzed the situation regarding such threats. In his opinion, the occupiers' army currently does not have new "Oreshnik" rockets.

"I think that there are none. Right now, it is exclusively about producing new products, and we see that the pace is slow. About one such rocket per year. Over the past year, we have not seen any use of such a rocket,"

The expert continued:

"If we talk about supplementing the stock, the preparation may also take about a year. There is no information about whether the Russian Federation has a stockpile and whether it is ready for use. This suggests that we should be vigilant regarding air alarm signals. In addition, during the past night, the Russians did not use the aviation component. This may indicate that they could be saving aviation rockets for another massive strike, which may be reinforced by hundreds of kamikaze drones. So, there is potential, and we must pay attention to air alarms."

At the same time, Kovalenko expressed doubts about the possible deployment of "Oreshnik" rockets in Belarus.

"There, command posts were placed for show. Launchers were not deployed there. Thanks to satellites and other means, we know this,"

Oreshnik Rocket: Key Facts

According to Oleksandr Kovalenko, the RS-26 "Rubezh" rocket, also known as "Oreshnik", in the conventional version can carry 36 "decoys" that release energy equivalent to 20-25 kg of TNT upon impact.

Kovalenko explains:

"In other words, the effect of the 'Oreshnik' is comparable to a strike of 700-750 kg of TNT or one and a half ballistic missiles of the 9M723 Iskander OTRK, or 7 FAB-250 aviation bombs,"

It is known that "Oreshnik" is a medium-range ballistic missile capable of reaching speeds of up to 13,000 km/h. It is part of an experimental mobile ground-based missile system.

Analysts believe that "Oreshnik" could be a modification or an upgraded version of the RS-26 "Rubezh" missile, which also belongs to the category of medium-range ballistic missiles.

The name "Oreshnik" is used in Russian propaganda media to create the illusion of new capabilities for the Russian army. Experts note that "Oreshnik" is used by Russia for combat testing, violating international agreements.

Recall that earlier there were reports of whether "Oreshnik" struck the gas infrastructure near Lviv.

The situation regarding the use of "Oreshnik" rockets remains tense, as it raises concerns both in Ukraine and in neighboring countries. Continuous monitoring of threats, particularly related to the possibility of a new massive strike from Russia, forces the Ukrainian defense forces to maintain high readiness.

Meanwhile, experts urge citizens to be attentive to air alarm reports and to follow safety measures.