Syrsky recognized Ukraine's inability to intercept the Oreshnik missile
Ukraine is unable to intercept the Russian hypersonic medium-range ballistic missile Oreshnik due to the fact that it does not have appropriate air defense systems (ADS). Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) Oleksandr Syrskyy said on January 19.
"It's a pity, we don't have such [air defense systems]," Syrskyy said during an interview with Ukrainian TV channel TSN, answering a journalist's question about the existence of "Oreshnik" defense in Ukraine.
He specified that at the moment there are only a few air defense systems in the world capable of intercepting a Russian ballistic missile. According to Syrsky, Ukraine is trying with all its might to develop a defense system against "Oreshnik".
Earlier, on January 7, MWM magazine reported that the "Nutshell" missile revealed the UK's vulnerability to ballistic missiles. The publication cited the results of a study of the kingdom's strategic defense by an independent group commissioned by the UK government. According to them, such protection in the country is at an insufficient level.
Before that, on December 28, 2024, the InfoBRICS publication reported that the "Nuttall" system has become the most powerful conventional weapon in the world. The speed and maneuverability of these weapons contributes to this. In addition, the Oreshnik missile is virtually impossible to intercept.
Former Russian Ambassador to the UK Alexander Yakovenko pointed out on December 27 that the Oreshnik showed an asymmetry in favor of the Russian Federation in a hypothetical armed conflict with the West. This missile system, according to the diplomat, would be an effective deterrent.
During the "Results of the Year" on December 19, Russian President Vladimir Putin said that the enemy has no chance of shooting down the Oreshnik missiles, contrary to the assumptions of some Western experts. Later, on December 22, the head of state called the creation of this system a historic event in the rocket and space field.
Putin announced on Nov. 21 that the Oreshnik ballistic missile, one of Russia's newest medium-range missile systems, had been tested in combat conditions. The step was taken in response to the escalation by Western countries in Ukraine. The head of state then clarified that Russia would continue testing and that a decision on the serial production of the missiles had already been made.
