SloveniaThe article reports that Ukraine's military intelligence head, Oleh Ivaščenko, has confirmed the deployment of Russia's 'Oreshnik' ballistic missile system by the Russian 101st Rocket Brigade in Belarus. The Oreshnik system, a modified version of Russia's 'Rubizh', is notable for its hypersonic speed, making it difficult to intercept with conventional air defenses. It is designed for use with nuclear warheads, though its damage potential remains limited due to reliance on kinetic energy rather than explosives. While Ukraine expresses concern over this development, it currently assesses the direct threat from Belarus as minimal. The article also notes that Belarus allows Russia to deploy radio repeaters to guide Iranian Shahed drones targeting civilian and critical infrastructure in Ukraine. Despite close military and political cooperation between Moscow and Minsk, Ukraine's intelligence service does not detect signs that Belarus is preparing for direct involvement in the war.
Bias read (Progressive): The article frames the deployment of the Oreshnik system in Belarus as a significant escalation, emphasizing Ukraine's concerns and the strategic implications. It highlights the capabilities of the system and the potential threat, while noting that the damage caused thus far has been relatively low.
