Russia Prepares to Deploy ‘Oreshnik’ Missile in Belarus to Pressure Europe – Ukraine Foreign Intelligence

Russia is preparing to deploy launcher systems for its ‘Oreshnik’ medium-range ballistic missile in Belarus as part of a move aimed at pressuring Europe, Ukraine’s Foreign Intelligence Service said.

Oleg Ivashchenko, head of the agency, said Ukrainian intelligence has observed preparations for the deployment, including the construction of military facilities for launchers, surveillance systems, and communications infrastructure.

“We see preparations for the deployment of the ‘Oreshnik’ medium-range ballistic missile on the territory of Belarus,” Ivashchenko told Ukrinform.

“Russia and Belarus are building facilities for the launcher, as well as surveillance and communications systems. These measures have not yet been completed.”