Oreshnik (Russian: Орешник, lit. ' Hazel shrub'), [2] is a Russian intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM) characterized by its reported speed exceeding Mach 10 (12,300 km/h; 7,610 mph; 3.40 …

Jan 12, 2026 · The Oreshnik is an operational Russian road-mobile intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM) with multiple independently-targetable reentry vehicle (MIRV) capability.

Jul 6, 2026 · Technical evidence and interviews suggest the Oreshnik's greatest value may lie in deterrence and strategic signaling rather than conventional battlefield effects.

Jan 9, 2026 · Russia has launched an Oreshnik missile into Ukraine for the second time since the full-scale war began 2022, in a strike Kyiv’s allies say is meant as a warning for the West. Here’s what …

Jun 12, 2026 · A suspected Oreshnik missile launch from Russia’s Kapustin Yar test site triggered a ballistic alert in Kyiv, sending residents and Kyiv Post staff to shelters before the threat was lifted.

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May 24, 2026 · Russia’s latest use of the nuclear-capable Oreshnik hypersonic missile in Kyiv has renewed global attention on Moscow’s advanced ballistic weapon and its role in the Ukraine war.

Jan 11, 2026 · The development of the Oreshnik was driven by the requirement to modernize intermediate-range ballistic capabilities and counter integrated missile defense architectures. It …

Russia has used its latest missile against Ukraine for a second time in the nearly 4-year-old war, a forceful signal to Kyiv and its Western allies as peace talks are in a crucial stage.

Jan 10, 2026 · What Are Oreshnik Missiles Oreshnik missile, which stands for 'hazelnut tree' in Russian, is a hypersonic, nuclear-capable intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM). It can carry multiple …