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Putin sends hypersonic nuclear missiles to Belarus, threatening UK in 8 mins.

Putin sends hypersonic nuclear missiles to Belarus, threatening UK in 8 mins.

MGR Online•International•1d ago

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Belarus opposition leader warns Europe as Russia deploys hypersonic nuclear missiles to Belarus, posing an imminent threat to the UK.

  • •Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has warned Europe that Russia is deploying hypersonic nuclear missiles to Belarus.
  • •These missiles have the capability to reach London within 8 minutes.
  • •Russia is also reportedly establishing a drone production facility in Belarus in conjunction with this deployment.
  • •This move is viewed as a significant escalation in the conflict, potentially extending beyond Ukraine to other European nations.

Overview

  • •Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya warned Europe that Russian President Vladimir Putin is sending hypersonic nuclear missiles to Belarus, capable of reaching London in 8 minutes.
  • •Russia is reportedly establishing a drone production facility in Belarus, alongside the deployment of nuclear missiles.
  • •Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya previously ran for president in 2020 and subsequently went into exile.
  • •Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko previously stated in December that Russia would send 10 'Oreshnik' missiles to Belarus.
  • •The deployment of these missiles is seen as an escalation that threatens not only Ukraine but also other European countries.
  • •Expert analysis suggests Russian hypersonic 'Oreshnik' missiles can reach Britain in just 8 minutes.
  • •Satellite imagery from the past week indicated Russia may be deploying 'Oreshnik' missiles to a military site near Krychau, Belarus, close to the Russian border.
  • •In January, the Kremlin reportedly fired an 'Oreshnik' missile targeting Lviv, just 40 km from Poland, a NATO member, as a potential warning to the West.

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Key Quotes

Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya
"“We have seen (what is happening in) Belarusian territory. Your government, Lukashenko, has increased Russian presence. They are going to send nuclear weapons (to Belarus), Russian missiles.”"
“พวกเราได้เห็น(สิ่งที่เกิดใน)ดินแดนเบลารุส รัฐบาลของคุณลูคาเชนโกเพิ่มการปรากฏตัวของรัสเซีย พวกเขากำลังจะส่งอาวุธนิวเคลียร์(มาที่เบลารุส) มิสไซล์รัสเซีย”
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya
"“Therefore, it is as if they are preparing for an escalation.”"
“ดังนั้นแล้วเป็นเหมือนพวกเขากำลังเตรียมการสำหรับการยกระดับ”
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya
"She warned it is like an escalation not just for Ukraine but also for European countries, therefore what is happening in Belarus deserves attention."
เธอเตือนว่า เป็นเหมือนการยกระดับที่ไม่ใช่เฉพาะแค่ยูเครนแต่ยังรวมถึงประเทศยุโรป ดังนั้นจึงสมควรให้ความสำคัญต่อสิ่งที่กำลังเกิดขึ้นในเบลารุส

Key Entities

Person

Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya(สเวียตลานา ซิคานูสกายา)ℹ️
Belarusian opposition leader who warned of Russian missile deployment.
Vladimir Putin(วลาดิมีร์ ปูติน)ℹ️
Russian President reportedly sending hypersonic nuclear missiles to Belarus.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy(วโวโลดิมีร์ เซเลนสกี)ℹ️
Leader of Ukraine, reportedly aware of the Russian missile deployment news.
Alexander Lukashenko(อเล็กซานเดอร์ ลูคาเชนโก)ℹ️
President of Belarus, previously stated Russia would send missiles.
Siarhei Tsikhanouskiℹ️
Husband of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, a blogger and activist.
Donald Trump(โดนัลด์ ทรัมป์)ℹ️
Former President of the United States who was involved in a prisoner exchange.

Place

Belarus(เบลารุส)ℹ️
Country receiving hypersonic nuclear missiles from Russia.
Britain(อังกฤษ)ℹ️
Country identified as a potential target for Russian missiles stationed in Belarus.
London(กรุงลอนดอน)ℹ️
Capital city of Britain, stated as reachable by Russian missiles in 8 minutes.
Krychau(ครีโช)ℹ️
Town in eastern Belarus near the Russian border where missiles may be deployed.
Lviv(ลวิฟ)ℹ️
City in Ukraine targeted by a Russian 'Oreshnik' missile test.
Ukraine(ยูเครน)ℹ️
Country involved in a conflict with Russia, a potential recipient of escalation.
United States(สหรัฐอเมริกา)ℹ️
Country whose government assisted in a prisoner exchange involving the Tsikhanouski couple.

Organization

The Daily Star(เดลีสตาร์)ℹ️
British newspaper that reported on the missile deployment.
The Daily Telegraph(เดลีเทเลกราฟ)ℹ️
Newspaper that interviewed Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya.
The Daily Mail(เดลีเมล)ℹ️
British newspaper referenced for its reporting on the missile deployment.
European Union(สหภาพยุโรป)ℹ️
Bloc of nations that share a border with Belarus.
NATO(นาโต)ℹ️
Military alliance whose member Poland shares a border near Lviv.