Putin challenges the West with missile test in Ukraine
Vladimir Putin proposed a technological experiment: for the West and Ukraine to designate an object in Kyiv, and Russia would strike it with an Oresznik missile. At the same time, air defence and anti-missile systems attempt to intercept it.
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Putin reiterated his propaganda thesis that the "Oresznik" cannot be shot down. According to him, the range of this missile is up to 5,500 kilometres.
The leader of Russia claims that even the missile defence systems installed in Romania and Poland are not capable of reaching the "Oresznik" complex.
In his opinion, if Western experts believe that the "Oresznik" is merely an improved version of old Soviet weapons, then they should organize a high-tech duel between Russia and the West.
Putin: "We are ready"
Putin suggested experimenting by targeting a specific location, such as Kyiv, where all air and missile defence forces could be concentrated. He proposed striking the area with the 'Oresznik' to observe the outcome, expressing readiness for such a test.
On November 21, Russia used the "Oresznik" missile to attack a military facility in Dnipro. The President of Russia described it as a response to the Armed Forces of Ukraine using Western long-range missiles, such as ATACMS and Storm Shadow, to attack Russian territory.
