Розкрито таємницю “Орешніка”: експерти ідентифікували держави, що виробляють елементи ракети

The wreckage analysis not only confirmed the origin of the components but also identified the companies manufacturing the “Oreshnik” missile parts.

Ukrainian specialists have completed their examination of the debris from the Russian medium-range ballistic missile “Oreshnik” and determined that it is almost entirely composed of components of Russian origin. The remaining parts were manufactured in Belarus. No foreign components were found in the missile.

This was announced by Vladyslav Vlasiuk, the Commissioner for Sanctions Policy, during a briefing at the Office of the President.

According to him, the analysis of the wreckage allowed for not only establishing the source of the components but also identifying the enterprises involved in the production of this weapon.

Over 1100 Components

Vladyslav Vlasiuk stated that specialists examined over 1100 components of the missile.

“The ‘Oreshnik’ has more than 1100 components. This is just a list of elements. A thousand of them are from Russia, the rest are from Belarus. There is nothing foreign,” the official noted.

He added that the analysis results indicate Russia has managed to establish the production of this missile without utilizing modern Western components.

Russia Continues Serial Production of Missiles

Vlasiuk emphasized that the majority of the examined parts were manufactured between 2023 and 2025. This, he explained, suggests that Russia is not solely relying on old stockpiles but is continuing the serial production of “Oreshnik” missiles.

“They are producing these ‘Oreshniks’ right now and managing without foreign components,” he stressed.

However, some significantly older components were also found among the missile’s elements. Notably, one of these was manufactured as far back as 2012.

Soviet Technologies Replace Modern Electronics

Vladyslav Vlasiuk further mentioned that the missile’s technological base originates from Soviet developments of the 1960s-1970s.

According to the commissioner, the absence of modern imported electronics means that the “Oreshnik” is less susceptible to international sanctions.

Furthermore, the use of an inertial navigation system, based on Soviet technologies, makes the missile less vulnerable to electronic warfare measures.

Ukraine Identifies Missile Manufacturers

During the investigation, Ukrainian specialists identified the involvement of 40 Russian enterprises in the production of the “Oreshnik.” Almost all of these are already under Ukrainian sanctions. However, Vlasiuk pointed out that not all of them are included in the sanctions lists of international partners.

“The fact that a whole ‘Oreshnik’ reached us allowed us to identify the manufacturers’ parts. We will be sharing this information with our partners and expect all other manufacturers to be added to the sanctions lists,” he stated.

Additionally, the Ukrainian side has established the participation of two Belarusian enterprises in the missile’s production. One of them, the “Integral” plant, is already under sanctions, while Ukraine plans to prepare new sanctions proposals for the “Tranzistor” enterprise.

Recall that analysts from the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) suggested in June of this year that Russia might have had only one operational medium-range ballistic missile “Oreshnik” remaining. However, it is likely that the Russian Federation will seek to produce more of this weaponry.

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