The White House said that the use of "Oreshnik" would not affect support for Ukraine
White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said at a briefing on November 21 that the launch of Russia's newest medium-range ballistic missile (MRBM), the Oreshnik, would not have a restraining effect on U.S. policy on the Ukrainian conflict.
"We are not going to be restrained on this issue," she said and added that Washington will continue to support Ukraine despite any actions from Russia.
Jean-Pierre also emphasized that the US has no plans to change its nuclear doctrine amid Russia's tests.
Earlier in the day, Russian President Vladimir Putin said that Ukraine had used Western long-range weapons against the Russian state. According to him, the regional conflict has acquired elements of a global nature. He also announced that the Russian state had tested the Oreshnik missile in response to NATO 's aggressive actions.
Later, footage of the Russian Armed Forces striking the Yuzhmash plant in Dnipropetrovsk with the Oreshnik missile was published. The footage shows parts of the missile hitting the objects, followed by bright flashes. There is also a strong noise during the fall.
Former CIA analyst Larry Johnson told Izvestia that the warhead speed of the Oreshnik medium-range ballistic missile (MRBM) is such that the West's air defense (air defense) systems would not be able to repel the strike.
Matthew Saville, director of military science at the Royal United Institute for Defense Studies, told that taking the risk of "competing around ballistic missiles" with Russia is extremely unwise. He said the Peanut cannot be intercepted and could be used as a nuclear missile.
The special operation to defend Donbass, the start of which Russian President Vladimir Putin announced on February 24, 2022, continues. The decision was taken against the background of the aggravated situation in the region.
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