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

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KYIV: Russia is preparing a strike against Ukraine using a hypersonic Oreshnik ballistic missile, Ukrainian ...

Russia has used a hypersonic Oreshnik ballistic missile to hit Kyiv, killing one person and injuring at least three others.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had warned that Russia was preparing a strike against Ukraine using the Oreshnik missile, citing intelligence.

Russia carried out a massive drone and missile attack on the capital, Kyiv, and its surrounding region overnight, killing at least four people.

The attack came after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned of intelligence that Russia would launch a significant attack using the hypersonic Oreshnik ballistic missile.…

The attack came after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned of intelligence that Russia would launch a significant attack using the hypersonic Oreshnik ballistic missile.…

Four reported dead and dozens injured after assault involving some 600 drones and 90 missiles around Ukrainian capital

Russia confirmed on Sunday to have launched a nuclear-capable Oreshnik hypersonic ballistic missile at Ukraine in massive overnight strikes.“In response to

"They're really insane. It's important that this doesn't go unpunished for Russia," Zelensky said.

Russia's hypersonic Oreshnik missile strikes Kyiv in a devastating attack, causing widespread destruction and casualties across the city.

Russia first used the multiple-warhead Oreshnik on the Ukrainian city of Dnipro in November 2024. It was used a second time in January in the western Lviv region.

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy…

Kyiv hit by deadly Russian missile and drone assault as Moscow confirms use of nuclear-capable Oreshnik missile in retaliation for eastern Ukraine strikes.

The Oreshnik missile has a range of several thousand kilometers and is capable of carrying a nuclear warhead.

Russia launched one of the biggest aerial assaults of the war on Kyiv overnight, firing more than 700 drones and over 50 missiles at the Ukrainian capital in a massive bombardment…

Russia launched up to 600 drones and 90 missiles at Kyiv, including the Oreshnik hypersonic missile. Here's what the escalation means for crypto markets.

At least four people died and dozens of others were injured in the attack

During the attacks, Moscow used a rare nuclear-capable ballistic missile – dubbed Oreshnik – which it has said cannot be intercepted. | World News

The intense aerial assault damaged buildings across the Ukrainian capital, including near government offices, residential buildings, schools and a market, Ukrainian authorities…