Putin Claims Oreshnik Missile System Can’t Be Intercepted, Positioned 2,000 Kilometers Away, Range Up to 5,500 Kilometers
Dec 19, 2024, 10:04 AM
Russian President Vladimir Putin has introduced the Oreshnik missile system as a modern weapon with a range of up to 5,500 kilometers. During a press conference, he asserted that there is no chance of the Oreshnik being intercepted by existing missile defense systems, including those deployed in Romania and Poland. Putin emphasized that the Oreshnik's capabilities render it impervious to anti-missile systems, which have interception ranges of 300 kilometers and 1,000 kilometers, respectively. He stated that the missile system is based on Russian developments and that he was directly involved in its production decision. The Oreshnik is positioned 2,000 kilometers away, further underscoring its strategic reach and effectiveness against potential threats.
View original story
U.S. Only • 25%
Global Upgrade • 25%
NATO Countries • 25%
Russia and Allies • 25%
European Union • 25%
United States • 25%
Other • 25%
China • 25%
Other • 25%
United States • 25%
United Kingdom • 25%
France • 25%
South Korea • 25%
United States • 25%
Japan • 25%
Other • 25%
Sanctions imposed • 25%
No significant response • 25%
Military response • 25%
Diplomatic negotiations • 25%
Increase own military capabilities • 25%
Seek diplomatic resolutions • 25%
Request NATO intervention • 25%
No significant response • 25%
No deployments • 25%
Only US • 25%
US and other NATO countries • 25%
Non-NATO countries • 25%
Iran • 25%
China • 25%
None of the above • 25%
India • 25%
Economic sanctions on Russia or Belarus • 25%
Diplomatic negotiations • 25%
No significant response • 25%
Increased military presence in Eastern Europe • 25%
Diplomatic negotiations • 25%
Sanctions • 25%
Military aid increase • 25%
Condemnation • 25%
Economic sanctions • 25%
Military support to Ukraine • 25%
Other • 25%
Condemnation without action • 25%
France • 25%
United Kingdom • 25%
United States • 25%
Other • 25%
Yes • 50%
No • 50%
No • 50%
Yes • 50%
Diplomatic negotiations • 25%
No significant response • 25%
Economic sanctions • 25%
Increased military presence • 25%