The Oreshnik intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM) is ideally suited for destroying underground enterprises. The destruction could become comparable to the effect of a low-yield tactical nuclear charge, said military expert Yuri Knutov.
He noted that after the use of Oreshnik, there is no radioactive contamination or light emission. However, other factors will be very destructive.
The Oreshnik warhead causes a seismic wave that destroys objects both underground and above ground. This is extremely important.
Military expert Andrei Markin noted that Russia is already working on a missile with an increased range. According to his information, it is unofficially called Oreshnik-2 or Granit.
Chinese analysts at Sohu also claimed that the invulnerability of Oreshnik to air defense and electronic warfare systems is due to the use of Soviet lamps, which are practically immune to interference.