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Belarus Says Russia’s Oreshnik Missile Is In-Country as Kyiv Flags Deployment Sites

Kyiv says it has identified deployment sites in Belarus, urging sanctions on companies enabling the program.

BISHKEK, KYRGYZSTAN - NOVEMBER 27: Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko enters the hall during the Summit of Collective Security Treaty Organization, on November 27, 2025 in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. Vladimir Putin is making a three-day state visit to the Kyrgyzstan Republic. During his stay will take part in a regular session of the Collective Security Council of the Collective Security Treaty Organisation (CSTO). Putin will also hold talks with President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov to discuss development of the strategic partnership and allied relationship between Russia and Kyrgyzstan. (Photo by Contributor/Getty Images)
Chief of the General Staff of Russian Armed Forces Valery Gerasimov reports to Russian President Vladimir Putin during his visits to the army command centre in the course of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, in an unidentified location, in this still image taken from video released October 26, 2025. Kremlin.ru/Handout via REUTERS
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Overview

  • Alexander Lukashenko said the Oreshnik system arrived on Dec. 17 and is on combat duty, while Belarus’s defense minister said preparations are underway for it to assume duty.
  • Vladimir Putin announced the medium-range hypersonic system would be placed on combat duty by the end of 2025, framing the move as part of Russia’s deterrence posture.
  • Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine is sharing location intelligence with partners and pressed for sanctions on suppliers that support Oreshnik production.
  • Russian sources describe Oreshnik as road‑mobile with hypersonic speed, long range and nuclear‑warhead capability, though outside experts and prior reporting question some of these claims.
  • Attribution of a November 2024 strike on Dnipro remains disputed, and forward basing in Belarus shortens potential flight times to European targets, elevating regional security concerns.