Putin: The first "Hazel" entered the army, production has been put on stream

Vladimir Putin and Alexander Lukashenko. Photo: Vasily Fedosenko / Reuters
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The Oreshnik complex went into production, the rocket entered the troops. This was announced today, August 1, by Russian President Vladimir Putin, answering journalists' questions after a meeting with Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko on Valaam Island.

"We have produced the first serial Oreshnik complex. The first production rocket. And she joined the troops," the Russian leader said.

He added that the specialists of Russia and Belarus have already selected positions for the installation of the "Hazel".

"Our specialists — both Belarusian and Russian military specialists — have chosen a place for future positions," Putin said.