Promoted Oreshnik in Belarus turned out to be incomplete: without main element of complex

The public demonstration of the deployment of the russian missile complex Oreshnik on the territory of Belarus did not confirm its full combat readiness, despite the statements about its alleged deployment.

This is reported by Defense Express.

From the footage released by the Belarusian side, it follows that during the demonstration event, the key element of the complex was not demonstrated - a self-propelled launcher with a missile. The video recorded only individual support and security vehicles, without signs of a full-fledged deployment of the missile unit.

An armored security vehicle, a communications vehicle and support equipment were seen in the column. The total number of personnel, according to estimates, was about 70 people, which does not correspond to the staffing of even one complete missile complex, which usually includes several launchers, a command post and an extensive support system.

This composition of equipment and personnel indicates the absence of real combat duty of the Oreshnik complex in Belarus at this time. At the same time, analysts do not rule out that russia may form a unit in stages with a view to achieving combat readiness in 2026 or later.

Experts draw special attention to the similarity of the shown equipment with elements of the Yars missile complex. This reinforces the version that the Oreshnik is a derivative of the Yars - presumably with a modified design and the removal of one of the missile stages. A similar approach was used in russia earlier during the development of Soviet missile systems.

As Ukrainian News Agency earlier reported, the self-proclaimed President of Belarus Aleksandr Lukashenko announced last week that the russian Oreshnik missile complex had been put on combat duty.