Ukraine seized fragments of a Russian Oreshnik missile after an attack on Lviv.
The SBU (Syrian Security Service) revealed key components of the Oreshnik ballistic missile, including the guidance system and propulsion system, after an attack at a speed of 13,000 km/h in Lviv.
The Ukrainian Security Service (SBU) has officially released fragments from a Russian Oreshnik ballistic missile system following an attack on the Lviv region. This is crucial physical evidence that experts are preparing for in-depth analysis to assess Moscow's new weapons technology.
Details of the seized Oreshnik missile components.
According to a report from the SBU, authorities have located the crash site and successfully recovered the core components of the missile. These parts are crucial to the operation and navigation of this medium-range weapon system.
The specific components include:
- Stabilizer and steering components:Described as the "brain" that controls the missile's trajectory.
- Propulsion system:The debris belonged to the engine and the propulsion system.
- Orientation mechanism:Debris from the flight control system.
- Separation stage pedestal nozzle:Components from the rocket's separation stage.
Technical specifications and context of the attack
The attack, which took place on the night of January 8th, targeted the Lviv province, causing serious damage to critical local infrastructure. The Ukrainian Air Force confirmed that the ballistic missile flew at an extremely high speed, reaching approximately 13,000 km/h upon approaching its target.
Preliminary investigation data indicates that this medium-range surface-to-surface missile launch was carried out from Russia's Kapustin Yar test range. Ukraine emphasizes that the use of strategic weapons systems to attack civilian infrastructure is unacceptable and is pursuing legal action against those responsible.
The reaction from Russia
The Russian Ministry of Defense subsequently confirmed the deployment of the Oreshnik hypersonic ballistic missile system in the latest attack. According to the Russian statement, the targets of the operation included drone (UAV) production facilities, energy infrastructure, and other military facilities in Ukraine.
Moscow claims the attack was a retaliation for Ukraine's assault on President Vladimir Putin's residence in Novgorod. Currently, all recovered debris has been sealed to facilitate a comprehensive investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
