Russia pounds Ukraine’s capital with hypersonic missile
Russia launched a significant attack on Ukraine's capital using hypersonic missiles and drones. The assault resulted in the deaths of at least four individuals and caused damage to residential structures. Eyewitness accounts describe people seeking shelter underground while emergency services responded to the situation.
- ▪Russia targeted Ukraine's capital with hypersonic missiles and drones.
- ▪At least four people were killed in the attack.
- ▪Residential buildings sustained damage during the assault.
4 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 32 hours. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 1 lean left, 2 centre.
- ▪ Russia condemned for using Oreshnik hypersonic missile in major attack on Ukraine — CBS News — Top
- ▪ Russia preparing strike on Ukraine using hypersonic ’Oreshnik’ missile, Zelenskiy says — Investing.com — News
- ▪ Russia preparing strike on Ukraine using hypersonic 'Oreshnik' missile, Zelenskiy says — Straits Times — World
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Toggle PlayRussia pounds Ukraine’s capital with hypersonic missileNewsFeedRussia pounds Ukraine’s capital with hypersonic missileRussia pounded Ukraine’s capital overnight on Saturday with drones and ballistic missiles, including a powerful hypersonic Oreshnik missile, killing at least four people and damaging residential buildings. Footage shows people sheltering underground, while firefighters work above.Published On 24 May 202624 May 2026SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo
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