Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Russia deployed its powerful hypersonic Oreshnik ballistic missile during a large-scale drone and missile assault on Kyiv, which resulted in at least two fatalities, 83 injuries, and significant damage to residential areas, government buildings, and other infrastructure. This marks the third recorded use of the Oreshnik missile in the conflict, with Russia's Defence Ministry confirming its deployment alongside other missile types against Ukrainian military and industrial targets, asserting the attack was in retaliation for Ukrainian strikes on civilian facilities within Russian territory. The extensive assault comprised 600 strike drones and 90 air, sea, and ground-launched missiles; Ukrainian air defences successfully destroyed or jammed 549 drones and 55 missiles, yet the failure to intercept all ballistic missiles underscored Ukraine's critical shortage of advanced air defence capabilities. Russian President Vladimir Putin has previously characterised the Oreshnik as a weapon capable of travelling at Mach 10, immune to existing missile defence systems, and able to penetrate deep underground, suggesting that even with conventional warheads, its impact could be comparable to a nuclear strike. The devastating consequences of the attack have prompted despair among Kyiv residents, with many facing destroyed homes and livelihoods, further emphasising Ukraine's urgent requirement for enhanced air defence support from its Western allies. In fullUkraine-Russia war latest: Kyiv region ‘hit by high-speed Oreshnik missile’ after Putin threatens retaliation for school strikeThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Russia’s new hypersonic Oreshnik missile devastates Kyiv in deadly attack
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Russia deployed its powerful hypersonic Oreshnik ballistic missile during a large-scale drone and missile assault on Kyiv, which resulted in at least two fatalities, 83 injuries, and significant damage to residential areas, government buildings, and other infrastructure. This marks the third recorded use of the Oreshnik missile in the conflict, with Russia's Defence Ministry confirming its deployment alongside other missile types against Ukrainian military and industrial targets, asserting the attack was in retaliation for Ukrainian strikes on civilian facilities within Russian territory. The extensive assault comprised 600 strike drones and 90 air, sea, and ground-launched missiles; Ukrainian air defences successfully destroyed or jammed 549 drones and 55 missiles, yet the failure to intercept all ballistic missiles underscored Ukraine's critical shortage of advanced air defence capabilities. Russian President Vladimir Putin has previously characterised the Oreshnik as a weapon capable of travelling at Mach 10, immune to existing missile defence systems, and able to penetrate deep underground, suggesting that even with conventional warheads, its impact could be comparable to a nuclear strike. The devastating consequences of the attack have prompted despair among Kyiv residents, with many facing destroyed homes and livelihoods, further emphasising Ukraine's urgent requirement for enhanced air defence support from its Western allies. In fullUkraine-Russia war latest: Kyiv region ‘hit by high-speed Oreshnik missile’ after Putin threatens retaliation for school strikeThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
