Russia launches extensive Kyiv attack using Oreshnik ballistic missile
A large-scale Russian assault hits Kyiv with drones and missiles, including the Oreshnik ballistic missile. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy confirms the strike amid prior warnings from Kyiv and the U.S. embassy. The incident draws condemnations from European leaders and underscores heightened tensions, though exact casualty and damage figures remain undisclosed at this time.
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- Guardian World·6d ago·Jennifer RankinRussia fires Oreshnik hypersonic missile at Kyiv in major attack
Russia launches a major assault on Kyiv and surrounding areas, using its hypersonic Oreshnik ballistic missile for a third time during the attack. The strike killed at least four people and wounded dozens. The attack also hit Bila Tserkva in Kyiv region, damaging a water facility, a market, multiple residential buildings, and several schools.
Read on Guardian World - France 24·6d ago·FRANCE24Russia launches large missile attack on Kyiv, Ukraine, with Oreshnik missile
Russia conducts a ballistic missile strike on Kyiv, Ukraine, described as a large attack. French President Emmanuel Macron and EU official Kallas condemn the attack. The specific missile cited is the Oreshnik.
Read on France 24 - Mint·6d agoRussia Targets Ukraine with Oreshnik Missile amid Barrage
Kyiv experienced a large-scale Russian drone and missile attack early Sunday, which included an Oreshnik ballistic missile, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The remarks followed warnings from Zelenskyy and the U.S. embassy about an imminent strike. No further details on casualties or damage are provided in the excerpt.
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🌍 Geography
Kyiv is the capital and largest city of Ukraine, located in the north-central part of the country.
📖 Definition
Oreshnik: reported name of a ballistic missile used in the attack; ballistic missiles are projectiles that follow a ballistic trajectory and are powered during the initial phase.
📜 History
Russia has conducted numerous large-scale air and missile campaigns against Kyiv since the 2022 invasion began, with repeated attacks targeting critical infrastructure and urban areas.
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