Russian nuclear-capable Oreshnik missile fired in January was 9 years old, Ukrainian experts say
Ukrainian experts have determined that a Russian Oreshnik missile fired in January was manufactured nine years ago. The missile, which has a range of over 3,100 miles, has been used multiple times against Ukraine since its introduction in 2024. This finding raises questions about the missile's modernity and effectiveness, contradicting claims made by Russian officials.
- ▪The Oreshnik missile was assembled in 2017 and contains components made in Russia and Belarus.
- ▪Ukrainian authorities believe the Oreshnik is a modernized version of the older RS-26 Rubezh missile.
- ▪Russia has used the Oreshnik missile at least three times during the ongoing war in Ukraine.
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- ▪ Russian Oreshnik missile fired in January was nine years old, Ukrainian experts say — Japan Times
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- ▪ Russian Oreshnik missile fired in January was nine years old, Ukrainian experts say — Straits Times — World
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World News Russian nuclear-capable Oreshnik missile fired in January was 9 years old, Ukrainian experts say By Reuters Published May 30, 2026, 2:27 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google A Russian Oreshnik missile fired at Ukraine in January appears to have been made nine years ago and contains only Russian and Belarusian components, Ukrainian experts said on Friday after examining fragments of a weapon Russia says is a game-changer. The Oreshnik, which Russia first used against Ukraine in 2024, is a nuclear-capable missile with a range of over 3,100 miles. Russian President Vladimir Putin has said the Oreshnik is impossible to intercept, though many Western experts have questioned that assertion.
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