Ukraine debunks fake news about Russia’s alleged Oreshnik missile strike on Feb. 6

This was reported by the Center for Countering Disinformation.  

Forbes published an article titled Russia May Have Launched Second Oreshnik Ballistic Missile at Ukraine - But This One Reportedly Exploded on Russian Soil. The publication cited blogger and military expert Kyrylo Sazonov as its source.  

However, the Center points out that the Forbes article is based solely on Sazonov’s assumptions rather than actual data. The blogger himself used phrases like "likely launched" and "probable target – Kyiv. Neither Ukraine nor Russia has officially confirmed the missile launch.  

Forbes has already updated headline and article to clarify that a report of the missile launch was false.

The Center for Countering Disinformation also reminded that Russia has repeatedly spread false claims about the Oreshnik missile to intimidate Ukrainians. These include reports of an alleged strike on the Rivne Nuclear Power Plant, a so-called "hit list" of major targets in Ukraine, and supposed updates to Russia’s nuclear doctrine.  

"Reports about an 'Oreshnik' missile launch at Kyiv only play into the enemy’s hands and fuel panic. Treat such information critically," the Center warned.

• Intercepting medium-range ballistic missiles like Oreshnik, which carry multiple warheads, requires specialized systems that Ukraine and most modern air defense systems lack, highlighting the need for preemptive destruction or advanced missile technology.