Russia’s nuclear-capable Oreshnik missile system has officially entered active service, the country’s Ministry of Defence announced on Tuesday, as diplomatic efforts continue to seek a resolution to Moscow’s conflict in Ukraine. The deployment of the advanced weapon system took place in neighbouring Belarus, where troops participated in a brief ceremony to mark its operational status.
While the ministry confirmed the activation, it refrained from disclosing the number of missiles deployed or providing further specific details regarding the system’s capabilities or location within Belarus. This move follows earlier remarks by Russian President Vladimir Putin in December, who stated the Oreshnik would be combat-ready this month.
