Russian dictator Vladimir Putin again made a loud statement, this time about the Oreshnik missile, which, according to him, could become a new threat to "decision-making centers" in Ukraine. However, military experts and analysts point out that such statements are part of the Kremlin's information campaign aimed primarily at the West.
According to the military expert, reserve major of the Armed Forces Oleksiy Hetman, statements about the characteristics of "Oreshnik" are exaggerated:
"Oreshnik" cannot be equated with nuclear weapons, as the Kremlin is trying to present. In the best case, its effect can be compared with the power of traditional bombs, such as FAB3000 or FAB1500," said Hetman.
The expert emphasized that the production of such missiles in Russia is very limited:
"They can have a maximum of 5-10 units, and they are definitely not on the flow. Moreover, modern means of air defense of Ukraine and Europe are quite capable of destroying them."
Thus, statements about the "uniqueness" and "impossibility of shooting down" the missile do not correspond to reality.
According to Hetman, Putin's main goal is to intimidate the West and try to influence Ukraine's partners. Such statements are usually accompanied by pseudo-scientific justifications and exaggerations designed to create the image of an "all-powerful weapon".
Putin also stated that the Russian military is allegedly already "selecting targets" for strikes with this missile, in particular in Kyiv. However, experts believe that such statements are part of psychological pressure:
"This is a 'military-political action' that has no real impact on the course of the war, but is aimed at increasing tensions among Ukraine's allies," Hetman summarized.
