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Even without explosives, "Oreshnik" can carry 6 to 10 separating blocks, each containing 6 sub-munitions (up to 36 striking elements in total), accelerating to 10 Mach speeds, which may cause seismic waves and disrupt geological integrity along tectonic fault lines.</ref> According to the Military Air Command of the [[Armed Forces of Ukraine]], the Oreshnik was traveling at 13,000kmph or Mach 10.9 (10.9 times the speed of sound).

Even without explosives, "Oreshnik" can carry 6 to 10 separating blocks, each containing 6 sub-munitions (up to 36 striking elements in total), accelerating to 10 Mach speeds, which may cause seismic waves and disrupt geological integrity along tectonic fault lines.</ref> According to the Military Air Command of the [[Armed Forces of Ukraine]], the Oreshnik was traveling at 13,000kmph or Mach 10.9 (10.9 times the speed of sound).

Reports stated Russia notified the US three hours prior to the launch,<ref>https://x.com/disclosetv/status/2009329533477114111</ref> which makes sense because the launch of an [[ICBM]]-like vehicle could be interpreted by early warning missile detection systems as a nuclear first strike. It's clear the US knew well in advance given there was “unusual activity” reported in Kapustin Yar.

Reports stated Russia notified the US three hours prior to the launch,<ref>https://x.com/disclosetv/status/2009329533477114111</ref> which makes sense because the launch of an [[ICBM]]-like vehicle could be interpreted by early warning missile detection systems as a nuclear first strike. It's clear the US knew well in advance given there was “unusual activity” reported in [[Kapustin Yar]].

On Monday January 12, 2026 the Russian Ministry of Defense corrected the misperception which appeared in media over the weekend. The true target of the Oreshnik strike was the Lvov State Aviation Repair Plant. The plant was being used to service Ukraine [[F-16]]s and MiG-29s supplied by [[Western alliance|Western]] countries. The plant also produced long-range and medium-range attack [[UAV]]s used to hit Russian facilities inside Russia.

On Monday January 12, 2026 the Russian Ministry of Defense corrected the misperception which appeared in media over the weekend. The true target of the Oreshnik strike was the Lvov State Aviation Repair Plant. The plant was being used to service Ukraine [[F-16]]s and MiG-29s supplied by [[Western alliance|Western]] countries. The plant also produced long-range and medium-range attack [[UAV]]s used to hit Russian facilities inside Russia.