The Security Service of Ukraine presented journalists with the remnants of a new experimental ballistic missile "Oreshnik", which Russia recently launched over Dnipro.
According to representatives from the SBU, the fragments of the missile, which the Pentagon claims is based on the Russian intercontinental ballistic missile RS-26 "Rubezh", have not yet been analyzed, as reported by Associated Press.
Media reports indicate that the massive missile has left behind charred, twisted wires and a body covered in ash, roughly the size of a large winter tire - this is all that remains of the "Oreshnik", which allegedly can carry both conventional and nuclear warheads.
"It should be noted that this is the first instance of such a missile being found on Ukrainian territory," an anonymous SBU expert stated to the publication. Additionally, it is reported that the missile was launched from the 4th missile range "Kapustin Yar" in Russia's Astrakhan region and flew for 15 minutes before falling in the city of Dnipro. The missile had six warheads, each carrying six submunitions.
Other news about the "Oreshnik" missile
Earlier, UNIAN reported that the use of the "Oreshnik" system by Russia, according to the Kremlin dictator, is a "response to the recent strikes with ATACMS and Storm Shadow missiles on Russian territory."
Furthermore, aviation expert Valery Romanenko believes that Russia could launch such missiles in small quantities each year. However, the issue hinges on the factory's capacity.