Russia’s Missile Arsenal Against Ukraine: Gnativ Reveals the Types Used for Pressure

Russia Deploys 'Tsirkon' and 'Oreshnik' Missiles

According to Главком: Andriy Hnatov, Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, has disclosed that Russia is employing 'Tsirkon' and 'Oreshnik' missiles to exert pressure on Ukraine. According to him, Moscow launched a medium-range ballistic missile, the 'Oreshnik,' on the night of May 24, which struck ordinary garages in Bila Tserkva. Analysis revealed that this missile was manufactured nearly a decade ago and contains components sourced exclusively from Russia and Belarus.

Hnatov, who also serves on Ukraine’s negotiating delegation, emphasized that Russia is actively using hypersonic cruise missiles like the 'Tsirkon' in its attacks. He stated,

'These missiles are used en masse because Russia needs to achieve the goals set by its military-political leadership by any means.'

This highlights that the deployment of such weaponry is a deliberate element of Russia’s military strategy against Ukraine.

Technological Dependence and Conflict Escalation

It is worth noting that the 'Oreshnik' missile is a product of deep modernization of Soviet and post-Soviet technologies. Fragments of the missile that were analyzed confirmed it contains components manufactured only in Russia and Belarus. These facts underscore the technological reliance of this weapon system on post-Soviet developments, which are now being used in modern combat scenarios.

The use of 'Tsirkon' and 'Oreshnik' missiles in Ukraine has raised alarms among military experts and signals an escalation of the conflict. Hostilities continue to impact civilian life, as illustrated by the incident in Bila Tserkva, where a duty security guard, Tetiana Ivanivna, was present at the time of the strike.

• Russia’s deployment of advanced missile technologies like 'Tsirkon' and 'Oreshnik' underscores its military aggression.
• These technologies increase risks for the civilian population in Ukraine.
• There is a pressing need for international attention to the situation in the region.

The events in Bila Tserkva serve as a stark reminder that military actions directly affect the lives of people who become victims of the armed conflict.

As the conflict escalates, the tragic consequences of Russian missile strikes are becoming increasingly evident. In a recent incident, a pregnant woman was killed and children were injured in attacks on Chuhuiv and Kharkiv, demonstrating the brutal impact on civilians. For more details on this heart-wrenching situation, read about the events in Chuhuiv and Kharkiv and how the ongoing hostilities are affecting innocent lives.