Ukraine war latest: Russia's new Oreshnik missile relies on Western manufacturing technology, FT reports
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Key developments on Dec. 27: * Russia's new Oreshnik missile relies on Western manufacturing technology, FT reports * 3 senior Russian officers killed in HIMARS, drone attack, Ukraine's military intelligence says * Ukraine working to extend basic training to 2 months, Syrskyi says * Russia ramps up production of Shahed drones, decoys at Tatarstan

Russia’s new intermediate-range ballistic missile, the Oreshnik, recently fired at Ukraine, was developed using advanced manufacturing equipment from Western companies, despite sanctions, The Financial Times reported on Dec. 27.

  • Tar_Alcaran
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    3 days ago

    Sanctions don’t make it impossible to get stuff. They make it much harder, slower and more expensive to get stuff. If Russia is paying through the nose for components, that means you can make 3 missiles instead 20 for the same money, so it’s working.