Putin has deployed an unstoppable missile to Belarus that could strike London in just 8 minutes, igniting fears of World War 3 as Russia flexes its nuclear muscle against the West.
Oreshnik Missile Deployment to Belarus
Russia transported the Oreshnik intermediate-range ballistic missile to Belarus in December 2024. President Vladimir Putin authorized combat duty for these weapons starting in 2025. Belarus, a key ally, hosts the launchers near the Polish and Lithuanian borders. This positioning allows strikes across Europe in under 15 minutes. Putin views the Oreshnik as a response to Western long-range weapons hitting Russian territory.
🇷🇺🇧🇾 Russia Deploys Oreshnik Missiles in Belarus
Hypersonic semi-ballistic missiles now positioned to reach all of Europe, with an estimated range of 4,000 km. Germany might be feeling the heat. pic.twitter.com/N2poL7yUaN
— WAR (@warsurveillance) December 29, 2025
Missile Capabilities and Speed
The Oreshnik achieves speeds exceeding Mach 10, or over 12,000 kilometers per hour. Multiple independently targetable reentry vehicles carry nuclear or conventional warheads. Developers claim no current defense system can intercept it. From Belarus, London falls within 8-minute flight time. Moscow tests confirmed its precision against simulated high-value targets like underground bunkers.
Strategic Implications for Europe
Deployment covers all NATO European states, including Paris, Berlin, and Rome. Putin links this to U.S. ATACMS and UK Storm Shadow missiles used in Ukraine. Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko inspected the missile, praising its role in regional security. Analysts see this as nuclear escalation signaling. Common sense dictates the West underestimated Putin’s resolve to match asymmetric threats.
The Hazel aka Oreshnik in action
I really and sincerely cannot wait to see these fuckin bullies get a good asswhoopin from Russia and China
I'm sick and tired of all their bullying going on around the world now
Enough ffs!
pic.twitter.com/ltn2vxX85O— Masharikan 🌎 (@Adambrv) December 23, 2025
Rising Tensions and World War 3 Fears
Tensions spiked after Ukraine’s Kursk incursion and U.S. arms deliveries. Putin warned of “asymmetric responses” like Oreshnik. Satellite images captured transporter-erector-launchers crossing into Belarus. Western leaders called it provocative, yet facts show Russia reacts to encirclement. Conservative values affirm strong deterrence prevents war; weakness invites aggression. This missile resets Europe’s security calculus.
Deployment fulfills Putin’s October 2024 promise for swift retaliation capabilities. Military experts note its MIRV technology overwhelms defenses through sheer numbers. UK officials monitor closely, upgrading F-35 patrols. Russia insists the move stays conventional unless provoked. Facts align with history: ignored warnings lead to conflict.
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Putin deploys ‘unstoppable missile’ that could reach London in 8 minutes