Preparing a new attack? Russia closes the sky over the training ground from which it launches the 'Oreshnik'.

Russia has closed the airspace for 'Oreshnik' missiles

Russia announced the closure of the airspace over the military training ground 'Kapustin Yar', from which it had previously launched medium-range ballistic missiles 'Oreshnik' at Ukraine. This was reported by Aeris Rimor analysts, as referenced by 'Glavkom'.

It is noted that the restricted area covers approximately 110 by 70 km. This includes the 'Kapustin Yar' training ground in the Volgograd region and part of the neighboring Saratov region.

The closure will be in effect for a day – from 06:00 on May 12 to 06:00 on May 13.

Analysts note that such warnings mean a complete closure of the airspace for any flights, except for those with special permission from the Russian Ministry of Defense.

However, experts say that this does not currently mean that Russia plans to strike Ukraine with the 'Oreshnik'. Previous experience with similar warnings illustrates that such actions may be related to missile testing at the specified training ground.

Recall that on November 21 last year, Russia struck Dnipro with the 'Oreshnik'. The 'Pivdenmash' enterprise was hit. The launch was carried out from the 'Kapustin Yar' training ground in the Astrakhan region. At that Time, dictator Putin announced a 'successful test' of new weaponry.

It is worth noting that the Kremlin head is not the first to frighten Ukraine with his 'Oreshnik'. For instance, commenting on the attacks of Ukrainian drones on Kazan, Putin stated that Ukraine would regret this and face even greater destruction. According to him, it is time to test the medium-range ballistic missile in combat conditions.

As experts from the Institute for the Study of War have reported, frequent statements by Russian dictator Vladimir Putin regarding the 'Oreshnik' ballistic missile and Russian non-nuclear deterrents indicate that the Kremlin is constantly trying to demonstrate its nuclear might to the world.

Analysis

In the current environment of political and military tension, every message or step from Russia raises heightened interest and outrage among international communities. How this will affect future relations between countries and the international arena is only to be speculated.