Ukraine's Bold Strike: Oreshnik Missile Neutralized

In a strategic operation during summer 2023, Ukraine successfully destroyed a Russian intermediate-range Oreshnik missile, according to SBU head Vasyl Maliuk. The joint effort by SBU, GUR military intelligence, and foreign intelligence achieved a 100% success rate, although the report remains unverified by Reuters.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Kyiv | Updated: 31-10-2025 17:15 IST | Created: 31-10-2025 17:15 IST
Ukraine's Bold Strike: Oreshnik Missile Neutralized
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In a significant military maneuver during the summer of 2023, Ukrainian forces executed a successful operation to dismantle one of Russia's Oreshnik intermediate-range missiles. This was revealed by Vasyl Maliuk, the head of the SBU security service, in a statement to the press on Friday.

The intricate operation was a collaborative effort involving not only the SBU but also the GUR military intelligence and foreign intelligence services. Maliuk emphasized the operation's complete success, describing it as '100% successful.'

Despite these claims, the independent verification of the report remains pending. Reuters, a leading global news agency, has yet to confirm the details provided by Ukrainian authorities.

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