The Russian missile system 'Oreshnik' has entered combat duty in Belarus

Deployment of the missile system 'Oreshnik' in Belarus

According to Главком: The Russian missile system 'Oreshnik' has entered combat duty in Belarus. The Ministry of Defense of Belarus has released a video showcasing this system. The date of the information's release is December 30, 2025.

Before 'Oreshnik' entered combat duty, specialists underwent retraining on training aids. Alexander Lukashenko confirmed that the 'Oreshnik' missile is already in Belarus. Viktor Khrenin, the Minister of Defense of Belarus, noted that the deployment of the missile system was a response to 'Western aggression'. Oleg Ivashchenko also reported that Russia has deployed 'Oreshnik' in Belarus with an eye on Europe.

Execution of combat duty tasks

According to the Ministry of Defense of Belarus, 'after preparing the system for operational use and verifying it with a joint comprehensive group, the 'Oreshnik' missile division has begun executing combat duty tasks in designated areas within our country'. The system will be integrated into a single command system of the strategic missile forces of the Russian Federation.

The deployment of the missile system 'Oreshnik' in Belarus is part of Russia's strategy to strengthen its military presence in the region and corresponds to the growing tension between Russia and Western countries. This decision also carries symbolic significance, highlighting the allied relationships between Moscow and Minsk amid international political tension. The integration of 'Oreshnik' into the command system of Russia's missile forces may indicate an intention to enhance operational readiness and capabilities of the military in this strategic region.