Estonian Intelligence: Use of Oreshnik Was a Signal to the West

ArmInfo. The head of the Estonian Defense Forces' Intelligence Center, Ants Kiviselg, believes Russia's use of the Oreshnik ballistic missile in western Ukraine is a signal to the West. This was reported by European Pravda.

Noted that on Thursday, Russia launched a large-scale attack on Ukrainian infrastructure, including the launch of an Oreshnik ballistic missile. "What makes this strike significant is that this is the second time such an Oreshnik launch has occurred during this war.

The last time a similar ballistic missile was used was on November 21, 2024, when the Dnieper River was attacked. This time, the strike was significantly closer to the Polish border, approximately 80-100 kilometers away. So, it was certainly a signal to Europe or NATO," the colonel said. According to him, the Russian Ministry of Defense claimed that the strike was carried out in connection with Ukraine's alleged attack on the Russian presidential residence in Valdai, a claim Ukraine denies, and which Western intelligence agencies, including Estonian intelligence services, cannot confirm, making it a smear campaign by Russia.

As reported by European Pravda, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that following Russia's overnight air strike, which involved an Oreshnik ballistic missile, a clear response is needed from the world, particularly the United States.

Following Russia's massive attack on the night of January 9, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha called on partners to take immediate measures to increase pressure on Moscow.

Sybiha also announced the convening of an urgent meeting of the UN Security Council, a meeting of the Ukraine-NATO Council, and corresponding measures within the EU, the Council of Europe, and the OSCE.

The EU's top diplomat, Kaja Kallas, described Russia's second use of the Oreshnik missile as an escalation against Ukraine and a warning to Europe.