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The Security Service of Ukraine has demonstrated debris of the ballistic missile that Russia used to attack the Lviv region during the night of 8–9 January.
“According to preliminary information, the components found belong to the Oreshnik missile system,” the SBU press service said.
Among the discovered parts are a stabilization and guidance unit, components of the propulsion system, fragments of the orientation mechanism, and a nozzle from the post-boost vehicle platform.
The debris has been designated as physical evidence and is being prepared for in-depth examination, the SBU noted.
SBU investigators classify the use of this missile against Ukraine’s civilian infrastructure as a war crime committed by Russia. Preliminary findings indicate that the launch of the medium-range Oreshnik surface-to-surface missile was carried out from the Russian Kapustin Yar test range.
“By attacking civilian targets in our state near the border with the European Union, the Kremlin sought to destroy the region’s life-support infrastructure amid a sharp deterioration in weather conditions,” the SBU stated.
Investigators are establishing all circumstances, as well as the organizers and perpetrators of this war crime by the Russian Federation, with the aim of bringing them to justice. The pre-trial investigation under Article 438 of Ukraine’s Criminal Code (war crimes) continues. The proceedings are being conducted under the procedural supervision of the Office of the Prosecutor General.
Earlier today, Russia’s Defence Ministry claimed an Oreshnik strike on Ukraine. The target was an object in the Lviv region.