Russia
Ukraine has attacked the Kursk area of Russia with the American long-range missile ATACMS. In response, Russia has deployed its new hypersonic missile “Oreshnik”. Now this missile is waiting for orders from President Putin. Experts believe that Russia can use it in the next 24 hours. Russia’s “Oreshnik” missile is not only a demonstration of its military strength but also a direct warning to Western countries and NATO. There is a possibility of further increase in tension in Europe due to this step. Now the world is waiting for Putin’s next step.
16 and 44 NATO bases in Europe and within range of Russia
The power of the “Oreshnik” missile is so much that it can target not only Ukraine but also 44 NATO countries spread over 16 countries in Europe. These include important NATO bases like Poland, Germany, Romania, Italy, Belgium and England. Putin has already warned that if any country on Russia’s border used long-range weapons, he would not delay in retaliating. Now the deployment of “Oreshnik” has become a big challenge for the western countries.
Unique capabilities of the missile
12,300 km/h, due to which it remains out of radar detection.
5,500 km, capable of reaching multiple countries once launched.
Ability to attack 6-8 targets simultaneously.
Equipped with both conventional and nuclear weapons.
It dodges the enemy air defense system by changing direction and angle.
Possible targets on NATO base
Poland: US Air Force and forward operating sites. Germany: Ramstein Air Base, where the US and NATO headquarters are located.
Romania: NATO’s Northeast Base and Aegis Ashore Missile System.
England: Royal Air Force base, where major operations of America and NATO take place.
Belgium and Italy: US nuclear weapons sites.
Challenge for western countries
Russian military experts claim that the US and NATO do not have an answer to “Oreshnik”. Its speed and technique make it almost impossible to stop. Western missiles, such as the “Dark Eagle,” lag far behind in speed and range.
How deadly is “Oreshnik”?
If this missile is fired from Astrakhan, Russia, then:
Poland: in 8 minutes
Germany: in 11 minutes
Belgium: in 14 minutes
England: Can reach in 19 minutes.