Russia attacks Ukraine with nuclear-capable missile for the third time since war began
Russia has launched a nuclear-capable Oreshnik ballistic missile at Ukraine for the third time since the war began, resulting in four deaths and around 100 injuries. The missile attack targeted Kyiv and damaged numerous residential buildings, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. In response, Zelensky emphasized the need for continued support and air defense for Ukraine.
- ▪Russia's missile attack on Ukraine killed four people and injured about 100.
- ▪The Oreshnik missile was used for the third time since the war began in 2022.
- ▪Zelensky called for international support and air defense for Ukraine in light of the attacks.
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Russia hit Ukraine with a nuclear-capable Oreshnik ballistic missile for the third time on Sunday morning during an airstrike barrage that killed four people and injured about 100, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Moscow’s missile and drone attack was concentrated in Kyiv and damaged 30 residential buildings, Zelensky said in an X post. The Ukrainian President reported that Russia fired 90 missiles and 600 drones at Ukraine, including 36 total ballistic missiles and the Oreshnik missile. This is the third time that the Kremlin has used its intermediate-range missile capable of carrying a nuclear warhead on Ukraine since the start of the war in 2022.
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