Peskov said the process of developing new types of weapons is classified

The development of new weapons such as the Oreshnik, especially in the current geopolitical situation, is a classified process. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said this in an interview with journalist Pavel Zarubin on November 24.

"Apparently, a very narrow circle (knew about the development. - Ed.), of course. The development of the latest weapons, especially in such a geopolitical situation, is an absolutely classified process," Peskov said in the interview, an excerpt of which was published in the journalist's Telegram channel.

According to the Russian leader's spokesman, he was not aware of plans to use the Oreshnik missile system. He learned about the missile strike from a televised address by Russian President Vladimir Putin.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin said on November 21 that Ukraine had used Western long-range weapons against the Russian state, causing the regional conflict to acquire elements of a global one. He also said that a test of the Oreshnik ballistic missile had taken place under combat conditions.

The strike was made on the plant "Yuzhmash" in Dnepropetrovsk. Denis Pushilin, head of the Donetsk People's Republic, called the launch a fair response to Kiev's aggression against peaceful Russian cities.

The special operation to protect Donbass, which began on February 24, 2022, is ongoing. The decision was taken against the backdrop of the worsening situation in the region.