Oreshnik missile

Azov Optical-Mechanical Plant makes components for at least seven Russian missile programs

After Ukraine's Armed Forces struck the Azov Optical-Mechanical Plant on Sept. 26, the analytical group Dallas Analytics released new data on the plant's role in producing Russian missile weapons.

26 September, 09:56 PM

Russia down to single Oreshnik missile after its recent launches

Russia may have only one operational Oreshnik intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM) left in its arsenal after launching three at Ukraine, the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) reported on June 16.

17 June, 11:10 AM

Russia may launch Oreshnik missile to project strength after Russia Day

Russia may launch another Oreshnik intermediate-range ballistic missile at Ukraine within the next 24 to 48 hours in an apparent attempt to project strength following Russia Day celebrations on June 12, the Institute for the Study of War said in an analysis on June 13.

13 June, 11:46 AM

Ukraine warns of possible Russian Oreshnik missile launch from Kapustin Yar

Ukraine's Air Force warned on June 12 of a high likelihood that Russia could launch an Oreshnik intermediate-range ballistic missile from the Kapustin Yar test range.

12 June, 02:34 PM

Oreshnik used in Lviv January strike was built in 2017

A Russian Oreshnik intermediate-range ballistic missile used in a January 2026 strike on Lviv was manufactured nine years ago and contained only Russian and Belarusian components, Ukrainian experts said during a presentation of the missile’s electronic parts on May 29, Reuters reported.

30 May, 10:42 AM

Experts question Moscow’s claims about Oreshnik missile power

The Russian Oreshnik missile is not as destructive as Kremlin propaganda claims, experts concluded after inspecting the sites where its blocks fell, Defense Express reported on May 25.

25 May, 07:15 PM

Russia may have fired two Oreshnik missiles in attack on Ukraine, analysts say

Russia may have fired two Oreshnik missiles during its mass attack on Ukraine overnight on May 24, with the second missile likely landing in temporarily occupied Donetsk Oblast, analysts said.

25 May, 04:46 PM

Russia's Oreshnik strike near Kyiv is message to Western partners — FT

Russia's use of the Oreshnik ballistic missile in a mass attack on Ukraine on May 24, striking closer to Kyiv than ever before, was a political signal intended to intimidate Ukraine and its Western partners, the Financial Times wrote on May 24.

25 May, 02:28 PM

Large-scale attack on Kyiv seen as Putin’s attempt to erase May 9 parade humiliation

The large-scale Russian attack on Kyiv on May 24 is part of Russian dictator Vladimir Putin’s attempt to erase the humiliation caused by the May 9 parade in Moscow, Institute for the Study of War (ISW) wrote on May 24.

25 May, 11:20 AM

Casualty toll of May 24 Russian attack on Kyiv rises, two killed and 87 injured

The number of casualties from Russia’s large-scale attack on Kyiv on May 24 has risen to 87 wounded, including two children, and two killed, State Emergency Service reported on May 25.

25 May, 09:36 AM

Macron condemns Russian Oreshnik missile attack on Ukraine

Emmanuel Macron condemned Russia’s attack on Ukraine involving the Oreshnik ballistic missile, calling the strike a sign of the “dead end” of Moscow’s war of aggression.

24 May, 08:18 PM

Russia may have increased Oreshnik missile production

Russia may have increased production of its Oreshnik intermediate-range ballistic missiles, analysts at the military-focused outlet Defense Express said after analyzing the overnight attack on May 24.

24 May, 06:33 PM

Foreign Ministry building damaged for first time since World War II

Russian forces damaged Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry building during a massive overnight strike on Kyiv on May 24, Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said.

24 May, 11:28 AM

Zelenskyy confirms Russia hit Bila Tserkva with Oreshnik missile

Russia struck Bila Tserkva in Kyiv Oblast with an Oreshnik missile during its massive overnight attack on Ukraine on May 24, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed in a video address published on Telegram.

24 May, 11:14 AM

Russia uses Oreshnik, Kinzhals and Zircons in attack on Ukraine

Russia launched a massive combined attack on Ukraine overnight on May 24, using attack drones and air-, sea- and ground-launched missiles, firing 90 missiles and 600 drones of various types, Ukraine’s Air Force reported.

24 May, 10:24 AM

Moscow launched nuclear-capable missile without warhead, adviser says

Russia attacked Ukraine with a nuclear-capable missile without a nuclear warhead in an attempt to intimidate Ukraine and the world, volunteer and Defense Ministry adviser on drone warfare Serhii Sternenko said.

24 May, 10:05 AM

Russia may be preparing Oreshnik strike on Ukraine – Zelenskyy

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Ukrainian intelligence had received information from U.S. and European partners about Russia preparing a strike involving the Oreshnik missile on May 23.

24 May, 01:27 AM

Lukashenko threatens NATO, Ukraine over Oreshnik missiles in Belarus

Belarusian dictator Alexander Lukashenko threatened the possible use of the Oreshnik ballistic missile system and warned Ukraine and NATO against targeting Belarus, Belarusian state news agency Belta reported.

13 March, 06:38 PM

Ukraine's Air Force warns of possible Oreshnik missile launch

Ukraine’s Air Force warned of a likely launch of a medium-range ballistic missile, possibly the Oreshnik, prompting nationwide air raid alerts twice on Feb. 12. The first all-clear was given at 12:47 p.m. after no confirmed impact.

12 February, 02:52 PM

Romanenko explains significance of Ukrainian Flamingo strike on Russia’s Kapustin Yar range

Lt. Gen. Ihor Romanenko, a former deputy chief of Ukraine’s General Staff, said on Radio NV that a Ukrainian Flamingo strike on Russia’s Kapustin Yar test range — a launch site for Oreshnik missiles — carries significant military implications on Feb. 6.

6 February, 02:12 PM

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