Ukraine Uncovers Details of Russian Oreshnik Missile

Ukrainian experts have analyzed the impact sites of the Russian Oreshnik missile. Analysis of craters in Bila Tserkva showed they were about three meters wide and two meters deep. These dimensions suggest the impact was from heavy metal blocks, not large explosive warheads. This contradicts Russian claims of a much deeper crater. Similar craters were found in Dnipro and Lviv, disproving Russian claims about the missile's unique penetration ability.

Experts found missile parts at the Bila Tserkva site. These parts showed the missile carries six main warhead elements. Each of these elements then splits into six smaller sub-munitions. This creates a distinct 36-point impact pattern seen at all three strike sites. Electronic parts found inside the missile were made in 2018. Vladislav Vlasiuk, a Ukrainian official, confirmed that most electronic components came from Russian and Belarusian makers. Five components were from Belarus and 57 from Russia. This differs from earlier Russian missiles, which had more Western parts. Ukraine has shared these findings with international partners to help enforce sanctions and stop the supply of parts for Russian weapons.