Minsk. Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko has claimed that Russia has deployed its latest nuclear capable ballistic missile system ‘Orashnik’ in Belarus. He gave this information during a press conference, although the number of missiles or other technical details related to their deployment were not shared.
Belarus has long been a close ally of Moscow. Belarus’s land was used for military operations during Russia’s massive invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Additionally, Belarus has provided logistical support, clothing and equipment to the Russian military, although it has not directly committed troops to the war.
Russia first used the ‘Orashnik’ missile in November 2024 at a defense industry-related base in the Ukrainian city of Dnipro. Russian President Vladimir Putin then said the attack was in response to Ukraine’s use of American and British long-range missiles on Russian territory.
Describing this missile as impossible to stop, Putin has compared its firepower to a nuclear weapon. However, many military experts are questioning these claims. The deployment of this missile in Belarus may further deepen concerns regarding regional security.
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