Russia to deploy new Oreshnik weapons in Belarus in December

Russia has brought new weapons to Europe: «Oreshnik» in Belarus will be on combat duty in December

Russia continues to increase its military presence near the borders of Ukraine and the EU. According to the spokesperson for the Alexander Lukashenko, the new Russian complex “Oreshnik” will be deployed in Belarus and put on combat duty in December this year.

A threat to Ukraine and NATO

According to preliminary estimates, the Oreshnik complex is intended for electronic intelligence, interception and destruction of air targets, and can also be used for control of the radio electronic space.
Analysts note that its placement in Belarus is significant Expands Russia's zone of influence towards Ukraine, Poland and the Baltic States.

Minsk confirms participation in deployment

Lukashenka's spokesman said that the decision was made jointly with Moscow:

«The Oreshnik system has arrived in Belarus. In December, it will be on combat duty, strengthening our defence and allied integration with Russia.“.

In Europe, this step has already been called a new challenge to the region's security and part of a large-scale rearmament of the Russian-Belarusian military alliance.