NewsWorld newsRussia Ukraine warNATO was forced to scramble fighter jets in Poland as Russia launched a wave of attacks involving Tu-95MS nuclear-capable bombers, more than 50 missiles, 700 drones and the hypersonic Oreshnik07:29, 24 May 2026Updated 07:32, 24 May 2026Russia launched fresh attacks on Kyiv overnight following a period which has seen some of the most savage bombardments of the war.‌The Kremlin also unleashed the medium-range hypersonic Oreshnik missile on Bila Tserkva, 56 miles south of the Ukrainian capital, according to reports.‌“They launched a nuclear missile without a nuclear warhead to scare us and the world. Idiots,” said Serhiy Sternenko, adviser to the Kyiv Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, referring to the Oreshnik strike.‌“This war must be ended — peace is needed, not missiles to satisfy the sick ambitions of one person,” he added.NATO fighters were scrambled in Poland due to the punishing Russian strikes which also involved Tu-95MS nuclear-capable bombers, more than 50 missiles and 700 drones.Article continues belowThis is a Breaking News story. You’ll be more likely to see our stories when any big news breaks in future by simply by clicking this link . You can also join The Mirror’s WhatsApp Community or follow us on Google News , Flipboard , Apple News , TikTok , Snapchat , Instagram , Twitter , Facebook , YouTube and Threads - or visit The Mirror homepage .Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌Russia Ukraine warBreaking NewsNato