Ukraine Analyzes Russian Oreshnik Missile Debris as Zelensky Warns of Imminent Attacks
Ukrainian officials examined debris from Russian Oreshnik missiles while President Zelensky warned of major attacks expected within 48 hours.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned that his country expects major Russian attacks within the next 48 hours, citing intelligence shared by U.S. and European allies. The warning comes as Ukrainian experts continue analyzing debris from previous Russian missile strikes.
Ukrainian military experts have been examining remnants of Russia's nuclear-capable Oreshnik missiles that were fired during the ongoing conflict. The debris analysis has provided Ukrainian forces with additional technical intelligence about the weapon system.
According to Ukrainian experts who studied the recovered missile fragments, components from at least one Oreshnik missile fired in January were reportedly nine years old. The findings emerged from examination of debris collected after Russian strikes using the intermediate-range ballistic missile.
The Oreshnik missile system gained international attention when Russia first deployed it against Ukrainian targets, with Russian officials highlighting its advanced capabilities. Ukraine's analysis of the weapon debris represents part of ongoing efforts to understand Russian military capabilities and develop countermeasures.
Zelensky's latest warning about anticipated attacks follows a pattern of intelligence-sharing between Ukraine and its Western allies throughout the conflict. The Ukrainian president did not specify the nature or location of the expected strikes in his public statements.