Russia uses hypersonic Oreshnik missile in mass attack on Kyiv
Russia launched a mass attack on Kyiv using the hypersonic Oreshnik missile, resulting in at least two fatalities. The assault, which also involved drones and other missile types, targeted various locations in the city, including government and residential areas. Ukrainian officials reported significant damage and casualties, while Russia claimed the strikes were retaliation for Ukrainian attacks on its territory.
- ▪The Oreshnik missile was used in a mass attack on Kyiv, marking its third use in the ongoing conflict.
- ▪Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported that the attack killed at least two people and damaged numerous buildings.
- ▪Russia's Defense Ministry confirmed the use of the Oreshnik and stated the strikes targeted military facilities in Ukraine.
6 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 14 hours. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 2 lean left, 3 centre.
- ▪ Russia uses hypersonic Oreshnik missile in major attack on Kyiv — The Globe and Mail
- ▪ Russia launches 'severe' and deadly missile attack on Kyiv, Zelenskyy says — Reddit
- ▪ Russia uses hypersonic Oreshnik missile in mass attack on Kyiv — The Sydney Morning Herald
- ▪ Russia uses hypersonic Oreshnik missile in mass attack on Kyiv — The Hindu — Top
- ▪ Zelenskyy says intelligence indicates Russia could use hypersonic missile — ABC News — Top
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Russia uses hypersonic Oreshnik missile in mass attack on Kyiv May 24, 20265:12 AM ET By The Associated Press A man carries a box from a burning trade center after a Russian strike on Kyiv, Ukraine, on Sunday, May 24, 2026. Evgeniy Maloletka/AP hide caption toggle caption Evgeniy Maloletka/AP KYIV, Ukraine — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Sunday Russia used the powerful hypersonic Oreshnik ballistic missile during a mass drone and missile attack on Kyiv on Sunday that killed at least two people, marking the third time the weapon has been used in the four-year war. The intense aerial assault damaged buildings across the Ukrainian capital, including near government offices, residential buildings and schools.
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