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'Reckless escalation': Europe condemns Russia’s use of 'Oreshnik'

EuroNews · · 489 words · By Sonja Issel
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11 claims extracted and verified against multiple sources including cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia.

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“Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia had again deployed its "Oreshnik" intermediate-range ballistic missile, this time in the Kyiv region.”
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Multiple web search results confirm that President Zelenskyy stated Russia used the Oreshnik missile in a mass attack on Kyiv on Sunday.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — During the Russo-Ukrainian war (2022–present), the Russian military have continuously carried out deliberate attacks against civilian targets and indiscriminate attacks in densely populated areas. The…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russian_attacks_on_civilians_i…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This timeline of the Russo-Ukrainian war covers the period from 1 January 2026 to the present day.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_the_Russo-Ukrainia…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Ukrainian Air Force (Ukrainian: Повітряні сили Збройних сил України, romanized: Povitryani syly Zbroynykh syl Ukrayiny, lit. 'Air Forces of the Armed Forces [of] Ukraine', PS ZSU) is the air force…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ukrainian_Air_Force
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“The Russian Defence Ministry later confirmed the launch”
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While the Oreshnik missile is discussed in the evidence, there is no specific mention of the Russian Defence Ministry confirming the launch of the specific attack mentioned in the context of the Kyiv region.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Oreshnik (Russian: Орешник, lit. 'Hazel shrub'), is a Russian intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM) characterized by its reported speed exceeding Mach 10 (12,300 km/h; 7,610 mph; 3.40 km/s), acc…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oreshnik_(missile)
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Strategic Rocket Forces of the Russian Federation (RVSN RF) is a separate combat arm of the Russian Armed Forces that controls Russia's land-based intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs). It w…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strategic_Rocket_Forces
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This timeline of the Russo-Ukrainian war covers the period from 1 January 2026 to the present day.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_the_Russo-Ukrainia…
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“German Chancellor Friedrich Merz condemned the attack as a "reckless escalation" in a post on X”
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Two independent web search results (one citing a general report and one from Al Jazeera) confirm German Chancellor Friedrich Merz condemned the attack as a 'reckless escalation' on X.
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web search NEUTRAL — Oreshnik, is a Russian intermediate-range ballistic missile characterized by its reported speed exceeding Mach 10, according to the Ukrainian military. Oreshnik saw its first combat use on 21 November…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oreshnik_(missile)
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web search NEUTRAL — Moscow's use of the "Oreshnik" missile has sparked strong reactions abroad. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz condemned the attack as a "reckless escalation" in a post on X and reaffirmed Germany’s sup…
https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/24/reckless-escal…
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web search NEUTRAL — German Chancellor Friderich Merz said he “sharply condemns this reckless escalation” while Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said on X: “Russia’s missile attacks are shocking. The deployment of an Ores…
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/5/24/russian-attacks-on-…
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“French President Emmanuel Macron also condemned the latest Russian strikes”
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France 24 and other web search results confirm that President Emmanuel Macron condemned Russia's use of the Oreshnik missile.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Emmanuel Jean-Michel Frédéric Macron (born 21 December 1977) is a French politician who has served as President of France and Co-Prince of Andorra since 2017. He served as Minister of Economics and Fi…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emmanuel_Macron
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Emmanuel Macron, the 25th president of France, positions himself as a liberal and a centrist. When he launched his party En Marche in April 2016, he said that it was "neither right nor left". By March…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Emmanuel Macron is currently serving as President of France. He took office upon winning the 2017 French presidential election. Macron was the founding member of Renaissance. He defeated National Rall…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Presidency_of_Emmanuel_Macron
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“The "Oreshnik" missile's first known use came in 2024 during an attack on the Ukrainian city of Dnipro.”
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Wikipedia explicitly states that the Oreshnik saw its first combat use on 21 November 2024, striking the Ukrainian city of Dnipro.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Oreshnik (Russian: Орешник, lit. 'Hazel shrub'), is a Russian intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM) characterized by its reported speed exceeding Mach 10 (12,300 km/h; 7,610 mph; 3.40 km/s), acc…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oreshnik_(missile)
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This timeline of the Russo-Ukrainian war covers the period from 1 August to 31 December 2024.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_the_Russo-Ukrainia…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This timeline of the Russo-Ukrainian war covers the period from 1 January 2026 to the present day.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_the_Russo-Ukrainia…
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“Moscow says it is an intermediate-range ballistic missile.”
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Both a cross-reference from EuroNews and Wikipedia describe the Oreshnik as an intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM).
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web search NEUTRAL — 2.5.1Great power and development of society, sciences, and arts. 2.5.2Great liberal reforms and capitalism.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russia
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web search NEUTRAL — 7 hours ago · Russia, country that stretches over a vast expanse of eastern Europe and northern Asia. Once the preeminent republic of the U.S.S.R., Russia became an independent country after the disso…
https://www.britannica.com/place/Russia
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web search NEUTRAL — 2 days ago · Russia has introduced fuel rationing for cars in the port city of Sevastopol in Russian-occupied Crimea, the local governor said.
https://www.reuters.com/world/russia/
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“It is reportedly capable of hitting targets between 3,000 and 5,500 kilometres away.”
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Multiple sources, including EuroNews and a detailed report on the missile's capabilities, state the estimated range is 3,000 to 5,500 kilometers.
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web search NEUTRAL — Oreshnik, is a Russian intermediate-range ballistic missile characterized by its reported speed exceeding Mach 10, according to the Ukrainian military. Oreshnik saw its first combat use on 21 November…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oreshnik_(missile)
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web search NEUTRAL — The Oreshnik — named after the Russian word for hazel tree — is an intermediate-range ballistic missile with an estimated range of 3,000 to 5,500 kilometres, capable of striking targets across Europe.
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/europe/major-escal…
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web search NEUTRAL — #russia #ukraine #millilestrikeThis is the Oreshnik missile, a state-of-the-art weapon system launched from a massive 12 by 12 truck platform.It has been met...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=29pwX28HKoo
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“Belarus is also believed to possess the missile system.”
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The provided evidence for Belarus consists of general country descriptions and does not mention the possession of the Oreshnik missile system.
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web search NEUTRAL — Start here for your complete introduction to the Republic of Belarus, a fascinating country with a rich cultural heritage and extraordinary landscapes.
https://www.belarus.by/en/
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web search NEUTRAL — 1 day ago · Belarus, landlocked country of eastern Europe. Until it became independent in 1991, Belarus, formerly known as Belorussia or White Russia, was the smallest of the three Slavic republics in…
https://www.britannica.com/place/Belarus
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web search NEUTRAL — 1 day ago · Discover Belarus. Explore Belarus facts, culture, history & comprehensive country profile with maps, statistics & research resources for students & travelers.
https://www.countryreports.org/country/Belarus.htm
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“According to the Ukrainian Air Force, Moscow launched 90 missiles and cruise missiles as well as around 600 drones.”
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No evidence was found in the provided search results to corroborate the specific numbers of missiles (90) and drones (600) reported by the Ukrainian Air Force.
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“Among the sites damaged was the centrally located studio of German public broadcaster ARD, which was heavily damaged and partially destroyed.”
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No evidence was found in the provided search results regarding damage to the ARD German public broadcaster studio.
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“No one was injured in the attack. At the time of the strike, no employees were inside the building.”
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