Belarusian dictator Alexander Lukashenko has announced that the country’s defense industry is producing launchers for russia’s Oreshnik ballistic missile, with several already nearing completion. Speaking to journalists in Moscow, Alexander Lukashenko revealed that while Belarus has yet to receive the missiles, he expects russia to supply them once the launchers are ready.
The statement was made in a video published by the pro-government Telegram channel. Alexander Lukashenko claimed that Belarusian enterprises have the capability to manufacture launchers suitable for this medium-range ballistic missile. His remarks underscore Belarus’ continued military-industrial cooperation with russia, further integrating Minsk into Moscow’s strategic plans.
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While the specifics of the Oreshnik missile remain undisclosed, Alexander Lukashenko’s eagerness to acquire them signals Belarus’ increasing reliance on russian military technology and its deeper involvement in Moscow’s defense initiatives.
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