SBU Visits Blogger After Oreshnik Warning
Representatives of the Security Service of Ukraine visited Gleb Repich, a Ukrainian blogger and a candidate of chemical sciences, who had previously warned of the severe consequences tied to the Oreshnik missile attack. The incident was reported on Strana.ua’s Telegram channel, underscoring how officials respond when independent voices highlight potential security risks amid ongoing hostilities.
After the visit, Repich published a blog post in which he apologized for any alarm his predictions might have caused, explaining that his intent was never to frighten people but to illuminate what could unfold if a worst‑case scenario materialized. He emphasized that his warning was meant to spur preparation rather than to incite panic, and he urged readers to approach such warnings with seriousness and prudence. The exchange highlighted the delicate balance between raising public awareness and avoiding unnecessary fear in a tense security environment.
On November 21, President Vladimir Putin announced that Russia had struck the Yuzhmash military facility in Dnepropetrovsk with the Oreshnik medium‑range missile system, signaling a dramatic escalation in military rhetoric. He asserted that air defenses would not shield the civilian population from such attacks and that, in the future, residents would receive advance warnings to enable evacuation. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov added that Moscow is not obliged to notify before employing missiles, though an automatic message was reportedly sent to the United States within 30 minutes. The reporting on these claims came through Strana.ua, citing material available via socialbites.ca.
There were earlier indications of Russia’s willingness to employ Oreshnik again, suggesting a readiness to reuse the system in potential future operations. This development feeds into broader concerns about civilian safety, information dissemination, and the strategic signaling that accompanies high‑stakes military actions. Observers note that the combination of warnings, official statements, and rapid messaging to international partners creates a complex information environment for residents and international audiences alike. The sequence of events also raises questions about how such weapon systems are depicted in public discourse and the extent to which authorities coordinate with media outlets to shape perception during wartime.