Vladimir Putin warns hypersonic missiles could be fired from Belarus soon
Russian President Vladimir Putin has stated that hypersonic Oreshnik missiles could potentially be launched from Belarus as early as next year.
Last month, Moscow deployed its intermediate-range intercontinental ballistic missile for the first time, targeting the city of Dnipro. At the time, Vladimir Putin remarked that additional missiles of this kind might be deployed in the future.
Speaking at a summit in Minsk with Belarusian president Alexander Lukashenko, the Russian leader said: "As for the possibility of deploying such, frankly speaking, formidable weapons as the Oreshnik on the territory of Belarus: since we have today signed an agreement on security guarantees using all available forces and means, I consider the deployment of such systems as the Oreshnik on the territory of the Republic of Belarus to be feasible."
He added: "I think this will become possible in the second half of next year, as serial production of these systems in Russia increases and as these missile systems enter service with the Russian strategic forces."
Belarus already serves as an advanced base for Russia in Europe, hosting nuclear warheads on its territory for over a year.
(QG - Source : LBC / Picture: © Pixabay)