Russia has officially placed its revolutionary nuclear-capable Oreshnik hypersonic missile system on combat duty in Belarus. This cutting-edge weapon, capable of delivering multiple independently targetable warheads (MIRVs) at hypersonic speeds with devastating precision and near-zero interception chance, marks a dramatic shift in the regional power balance. The move, confirmed on December 30, 2025, brings Moscow's most advanced deterrence tool directly to NATO's doorstep.
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| Source: Russian Ministry of Defense |
In a dramatic announcement on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, Russia's Defense Ministry declared that the medium-range Oreshnik system has assumed full combat duty in Belarus. The ministry released the first-ever official footage showing delivery, installation, and a formal ceremony marking the start of operations in Belarusian territory.
“All conditions for combat duty and accommodation of Russian personnel were prepared in advance in Belarus,” the ministry stated. Crews responsible for launch, communications, security, and power supply underwent intensive retraining on modern facilities. Personnel are now actively exploring new patrol areas and conducting reconnaissance missions.
The latest development comes as a major escalation: on December 30, 2025, both Russian and Belarusian defense ministries released synchronized videos confirming the system's operational status, including camouflage operations in forested areas amid light snow. This deployment significantly strengthens Russia's ability to strike deep into Europe with unprecedented speed and maneuverability.
A Weapon Without Equal
Unveiled in November 2024, the Oreshnik first demonstrated its power by striking a major Ukrainian military plant during what Moscow described as a successful combat test. The system can carry multiple independently targetable reentry vehicles (MIRVs) that retain full guidance and maneuverability even during the final hypersonic approach – making interception by existing defenses extremely difficult, if not impossible.
Russian officials have compared its conventional destructive potential to a low-yield nuclear strike, underscoring its dual-use strategic and tactical role. Western militaries currently lack any directly comparable hypersonic MIRV-capable system, giving Oreshnik a decisive edge in speed, evasion, and multi-target capability.
Under agreements between Minsk and Moscow, up to ten Oreshnik systems are planned for deployment in Belarus. Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko confirmed the systems' arrival on December 17, while Deputy Defense Minister Pavel Muraveyko stated last week that patrol zones are fully established and the system is combat-ready.
Putin’s Vision for Decades Ahead
Russian President Vladimir Putin, in a mid-December address, emphasized that the Oreshnik forms part of Russia's new-generation arsenal designed to “ensure strategic parity, security, and global positions of Russia for decades to come.” The deployment in Belarus extends the system's reach, dramatically altering the security landscape across Eastern Europe.
Original source of detailed announcement: RT – Russia’s Oreshnik missile system enters service in Belarus (First official video)
This bold move signals Moscow's unwavering commitment to countering perceived Western threats – and sends a clear message: Russia's hypersonic superiority is now forward-deployed and fully operational.
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