The Belarusian government, in collaboration with Russian defense experts, has decided to station the new Oreshnik ballistic missile in their country by mid-next year. This move will put the whole of Europe within reach of this formidable missile.
Russia and Belarus made this decision amidst the backdrop of the United States and Germany installing intermediate-range missiles across Europe against Russia. Once stationed in Belarus, these missiles will have the whole of Europe and NATO bases within striking distance in mere minutes.
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The Oreshnik missile boasts a range of 5500 kilometers, zooming at an incredible speed of three kilometers per second. Equipped with weapons generating 4000 degrees Celsius, capable of obliterating everything in its path. It descends from the sky like a meteor, causing massive destruction.
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Missile Strike Duration from Belarus to Various European Locations
Lithuania/Vilnius: just 1.7 minutes.
Ukraine/Kyiv: only 2.7 minutes.
US Base in Poland: 3.2 minutes.
Helsinki, Finland: 5 minutes.
American Base in Romania: 5.5 minutes.
Ramstein, Germany: 6.1 minutes.
Paris: just 8.3 minutes.
London: just 8.8 minutes.
An Arsenal of Oreshnik Missiles in Russia's Possession
Russian President Vladimir Putin recently stated that they currently possess several Oreshnik missile systems ready for deployment at any time. He emphasized that these missiles will continue to be used against adversaries unless they cease their aggression, especially long-range missiles manufactured in Western countries. He did not rule out the possibility of further testing in future conflicts.
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Launch Points in Russia Targeting US Bases Globally...
1. Middle East: Launch from Southern Russia
- At 2100 km, the US military base in Kuwait is reachable in 11 minutes. - At 2500 km, the US Fifth Fleet headquarters in Bahrain will be hit in 12 minutes. - At 2650 km, the US airbase in Qatar will be reached in 13 minutes. - At 4100 km, the US airbase in Djibouti will be struck in 20 minutes.
2. Pacific and Alaska: Launch from Kamchatka
- The US airbase in Alaska, 2400 km away, is reachable within 12 minutes. - The US air and navy base in Guam, 4500 km away, will be reached in 22 minutes. - Pearl Harbor air and navy base, at 5100 km, will be hit in 25 minutes.
3. Minuteman-3 Missile Silos: Launch from Chukotka
- At 4700 km, the Minuteman-3 missile silo in Montana will be reached in 23 minutes. - At 4900 km, it will hit the Minot Minuteman-3 missile silo in 24 minutes.
Discover the Unparalleled Features of the Oreshnik Missile...
This hypersonic medium-range ballistic missile (MRBM) travels at a breathtaking top speed of 12,300 km/hr, capable of attacking within a 5500-kilometer range. Equipped with Multiple Independently Targetable Re-entry Vehicles (MIRV) system, it can strike multiple targets simultaneously, carrying 6 to 8 weapons at once. Integrating both conventional and nuclear armaments, it can change direction and angle mid-air towards the target, making it challenging for enemy air defense systems to intercept.