Oreshnik missile 'isn't cutting-edge' as Russia claims, Ukraine says after examining parts - The Kyiv Independent
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- Russia claimed the Oreshnik missile was a cutting‑edge weapon.
- Ukrainian experts said the Oreshnik missile fired in January was nine years old and not cutting‑edge.
- Reuters reported the missile contained Belarusian components.
Why it matters: Ukraine now has evidence that Russia’s Oreshnik missile is outdated and uses Belarusian parts, undermining Moscow’s claim of modern weaponry and exposing Belarus’s involvement in the conflict.
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