Oreshnik can reach targets across entire Europe — missile troops commander

Russian Politics & Diplomacy November 22, 20:45

"Based on the tasks and the range of this weapon, it can hit targets across entire Europe, which sets it apart from other high-precision long-range weapons," Sergey Karakayev said

MOSCOW, November 22. /TASS/. The Oreshnik missile system is capable of reaching targets across entire Europe, Sergey Karakayev, commander of Russia’s strategic missile forces, told President Vladimir Putin.

"This missile system with hypersonic blocks can hit any targets - from isolated to area-type, as well as highly-protected - with a high efficiency. Based on the tasks and the range of this weapon, it can hit targets across entire Europe, which sets it apart from other high-precision long-range weapons," he said at a meeting with top Russian defense officials, executives of defense sector companies and arms developers.

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