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The Oreshnik missile has drawn attention due to its strategic use by Russia, emphasizing deterrence and terror amid the Ukraine conflict.

The Russian Oreshnik missile has become a focal point in discussions about military strategy within the Ukraine conflict. Experts note that its deployment serves more as a deterrence mechanism rather than for direct destruction. Reports indicate that the missile used in recent attacks was an older model, nine years in service. This missile's use from a rundown town underlines its symbolic role in Russia's tactics of intimidation and terror, especially in assaults like the attack on Kyiv.