Event 1098

{
  "attack_type": "Defense Prep",
  "category": "Kinetic",
  "confidence": "High",
  "country": "Belarus",
  "description": "Belarusian dictator Alexander Lukashenko announced on July 17 that the Russian-made Oreshnik missile system will be deployed on Belarusian soil by the end of 2023. This weapon, reportedly a new missile system that does not include nuclear warheads or radioactive contamination, will serve as a key component for Belarusian defense. Lukashenko framed this deployment as a defensive measure and stated it was made in coordination with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Russia has previously tested Oreshnik missiles, which are considered an upgraded version of Russia's Iskander missile systems. The deployment highlights deeper military cooperation between Belarus and Russia and attempts to bolster strategic deterrence in the region amid ongoing conflicts.",
  "event_time_utc": "2023-07-22T06:18:00Z",
  "evidence": [
    "'Belarusian dictator Alexander Lukashenko announced on July 17 that the Russian-made Oreshnik missile system will be deployed on Belarusian soil by the end of 2023.'",
    "'This weapon will be stationed in Belarus by the end of the year,' Lukashenko said.",
    "'He framed the system as a defensive weapon against missiles from NATO and stressed it would not involve nuclear warheads.'",
    "'Lukashenko said the decision was made in coordination with Russian President Vladimir Putin during a meeting in Volgograd.'",
    "'Russia first launched the experimental Oreshnik missile during a strike on the Ukrainian city of Dnipro in Nov. 21.'",
    "'Lukashenko reportedly thanked Moscow for supporting the deployment of advanced weapons systems to Belarus.'"
  ],
  "extra": {
    "extra": {
      "extra": {
        "evidence": [
          "'Belarusian dictator Alexander Lukashenko announced on July 17 that the Russian-made Oreshnik missile system will be deployed on Belarusian soil by the end of 2023.'",
          "'This weapon will be stationed in Belarus by the end of the year,' Lukashenko said.",
          "'He framed the system as a defensive weapon against missiles from NATO and stressed it would not involve nuclear warheads.'",
          "'Lukashenko said the decision was made in coordination with Russian President Vladimir Putin during a meeting in Volgograd.'",
          "'Russia first launched the experimental Oreshnik missile during a strike on the Ukrainian city of Dnipro in Nov. 21.'",
          "'Lukashenko reportedly thanked Moscow for supporting the deployment of advanced weapons systems to Belarus.'"
        ]
      }
    }
  },
  "follow_up_by_country": [
    {
      "country": "Belarus",
      "status": "Official Statement"
    },
    {
      "country": "Russia",
      "status": "Official Statement"
    }
  ],
  "location_text": "Belarus",
  "media_assets": [
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      "type": "screenshot",
      "url": "/media/event_1098_1764404594_524ce74c.jpg"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "v1",
  "screenshot_count": 1.0,
  "url": "https://kyivindependent.com/oreshnik-will-be-on-belarusian-soil-lukashenko-says-of-russian-missile-deployment-by-year-end/",
  "where": "Land"
}

{
  "source": "admin_quick",
  "tags": [],
  "url": "https://kyivindependent.com/oreshnik-will-be-on-belarusian-soil-lukashenko-says-of-russian-missile-deployment-by-year-end/"
}