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Russia's Oreshnik Strikes Were Reported to Carry Inert Payloads. That's the Point, and the Problem

Hardware | Reported inert reentry vehicles show how velocity alone can produce effects, complicating warning, attribution, and deterrence

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DefenseHub · Thursday · Hardware · May 28, 2026


On May 24, Russia fired its Oreshnik intermediate-range ballistic missile at Ukraine for at least the third confirmed time, after Dnipro in November 202…

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