ISW reveals Russia's plans for test launches of ballistic missiles
Photo: ISW learned about the plans of the Russian Federation regarding test launches of ballistic missiles (Vitalii Nosach, RBC-Ukraine)
Russia plans to conduct test launches of ballistic missiles again in the coming days, according to a report from the Institute for the Study of War (ISW).
Analysts suggest that Russia may also conduct additional test launches of the same or similar ballistic missiles in the coming days "to accomplish the same rhetorical effect."
In support of this, ISW cites Russian sources, which claimed that Russia would close part of its airspace on November 23-24 for missile testing, "but did not specify what type of missile Russian forces are testing."
Strike with Oreshnik missile on Dnipro
On November 21, Russian forces attacked Ukraine with missiles. The occupiers used an intercontinental ballistic missile, the Kinzhal, and seven X-101s. Dnipro was specifically targeted, where two people were injured, and a business and a rehabilitation center for the disabled were damaged.
Later that same day, Putin made a statement claiming that Russia had tested a new missile, the Oreshnik, which struck Dnipro. According to Putin, Russia supposedly has a stockpile of these missiles.
As the head of the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine, Kyrylo Budanov, later explained, the missile name Oreshnik refers to the research and development project under which it was produced. The system used to launch it is called Kedr.
For more details on why Putin invented the Oreshnik, who the demonstration of power is aimed at, and whether such strikes could be repeated, read the full article from RBC-Ukraine.
