[75867] Investigation reveals: The Russian 'Oreshnik' missile is not a new development but an old version from 2017

The myth of the Russian 'Oreshnik' missile shatters: It is nearly a decade-old technology

According to reports from the Reuters news agency, which were published in various Ukrainian news channels, the "Oreshnik" ballistic missile used by Russia in attacks against Ukraine this January is not a new development as Moscow claimed, but was already manufactured in 2017.

Ukrainian experts who examined the remnants of the missile that hit the Lviv region told the Ми Україна | Новини сьогодні channel that no components manufactured after 2016 were found in the missile's parts. According to the analysis, it is likely an upgraded version of the RS-26 "Rubezh" missile system, which was first tested back in 2012. The Політика.ua channel notes that "the missile was assembled 9 years ago from Russian and Belarusian components only."

Reports indicate that international sanctions on Russia have forced it to make adjustments to its military production. Experts noted to the Бавовна △ channel that due to the restrictions, Russia is gradually replacing Western electronic components with alternative Chinese components. ТСН новини / ТСН.ua emphasized that the information was revealed during an in-depth inspection of electronic components presented by Ukrainian experts.

While the Kremlin continues to market the missile as an innovative "doomsday weapon," the hromadske channel reports that the remains of another missile fired at the Kyiv region on May 24th are still under investigation. UA Stream concluded that this is a "Moscow attempt to present old weaponry as a technological breakthrough," with the missile remnants currently being transferred to the United States for further examination.