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Russia Uses Another Oreshnik Missile And Detroys Europe’s Largest Gas Storage Facility In UKR
Last night, Russia decided to use another Oreshnik missile. At least I think it was one. Let’s say, “at least one.”
As before, the speed of reentry is a sight to behold, and alarming:
More footage of the Russian Oreshnik IRBM strike on Lviv Oblast. pic.twitter.com/9f5SLanvsr
— AMK Mapping 🇳🇿 (@AMK_Mapping_) January 8, 2026
The target was all the way over on the west side of Ukraine, more than 1000 km from the Russian border:
That’s a statement right there. “We can easily and accurately hit whatever we want with these Oreshniks. Are you paying attention yet?”
This was in response to something, perhaps the attack on Putin’s residence? Maybe another ‘wink’ at the West as they commit piracy on the high seas? A little wake-up call?
The target was apparently the gas storage facility at the Stryi gas field:
BREAKING:Initial reports say that the Russian Oreshnik IRBM missile struck the Stryi gas field near Lviv tonight.It’s 70’km from the border with Poland, the EU and NATO. pic.twitter.com/axjrQbwFUf
— Visegrád 24 (@visegrad24) January 8, 2026
This facility holds 50% of all Ukrainian gas, and a significant portion of Europe’s reserves:
Lviv Mayor complained that Russia struck their underground gas storage facility using Oreshnik. Moscow said the attack was in response to Ukraine’s attempt to disrupt the TurkStream pipeline gas to Europe via Turkey.The facility holds about 50% of all Ukrainian gas. pic.twitter.com/4Ue4lf0eRn
— Alternative News (@AlternatNews) January 9, 2026
Not only was that gas facility vital, but Zelensky had put it up as backing for a loan deal he was seeking from the EU. That idea is now dead.
From many miles away the sky was lit up like it was sunrise, indicating that a massive amount of gas had been liberated and lit:
After the unknown missile was fired, the gas pressure suddenly dropped in the Lviv region.According to local authorities, gas boilers went out, and stoves are not being lit.This may indirectly indicate that the unknown or Oreshnik missile targeted a gas storage facility in… pic.twitter.com/YadQUlRBOt
— Sprinter Press Agency (@SprinterPress) January 8, 2026
Nobody saw it coming, no warnings were sent, no chance at detection, and possible interception.
BREAKING:The Russian Oreshnik IRBM missile flew about 1,800 km in 12-13 minutes, reaching a top speed of over 10 000 km/h before hitting the Lviv region. pic.twitter.com/f2he9drjEj
— Visegrád 24 (@visegrad24) January 8, 2026
🚀 The Ukrainian Telegram channel "Legitimate" about the strike on the Lviv region:"Our source reports that it was 99% likely that it was an Oreshnik. The air defense system didn't even see it. Officially, the decision has been made to keep the information quiet as long as…
— Zlatti71 (@Zlatti_71) January 8, 2026
Here’s another view of the reentry:
‼️🇷🇺 The Oreshnik IRBM strike on Lvov. Video shows the MIRV warhead (conventional) re-entering the atmosphere at Mach 15+. https://t.co/wRoEnS1hal pic.twitter.com/MtNzeM0DVw
— Spetsnaℤ 007 🇷🇺 (@Alex_Oloyede2) January 8, 2026
Kyiv is now mostly without electricity and
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