Ukraine investigates whether Russia's Oreshnik missile contains Western parts
Vladyslav Vlasiuk (photo: Vitalii Nosach/RBC-Ukraine)
Commissioner of the President of Ukraine for Sanctions Policy Vladyslav Vlasiuk revealed unexpected details about the Russian forces' May 24 attack involving the Oreshnik missile. The official addressed the technical aspects of the missile and outlined the consequences of its strike, Ukrinform reports.
Vlasiuk noted that this model of weapon likely contains no foreign components at all. This significantly distinguishes the Oreshnik from other Russian means of attack. Specialists consistently find Western microelectronics in cruise missiles and Shahed-type drones, but the situation here is different.
Specialized experts were involved to verify the theory of completely Russian production. They are carefully studying every recovered fragment. The absence of imported components may indicate the Kremlin's attempt to create a fully closed production cycle for certain types of missiles.
Where the Oreshnik struck, and the results of the examination
The May 24 attack became the third known use of this missile against Ukraine. This time, Ukrainian specialists managed to collect significantly more physical evidence. The large amount of debris makes it possible to conduct the most accurate examination and understand the enemy's technological capabilities.
Specialists found 95% of all available debris in open terrain. Most of the fragments fell directly into a field, while a small part of the structure damaged private buildings.
"95% of everything available in terms of debris was in the field. And a little bit landed in several garages," Vlasiuk said.
If the missile truly contains no Western chips, this means that Russia is using older technologies or its own developments. However, foreign components remain present in other types of weapons that Russia used the same night.
Vlasiuk emphasized that cruise missiles and kamikaze drones still critically depend on supplies from third countries. Work to block the supply channels of microchips for Shahed drones is ongoing. Specialists continue identifying every component in order to strengthen sanctions pressure on the Russian military-industrial complex.
What is known about the Russian attack on Kyiv on May 24
That night, the Russians launched a massive combined strike against Ukraine, using, according to the Air Force, 90 missiles and 600 drones of various types, including the Oreshnik.
The launch was carried out from the Kapustin Yar test site, and the strike was recorded near Bila Tserkva in the Kyiv region.
