Russia strikes Kyiv region with hypersonic Oreshnik missile

Hypersonic Missile Strike

Russia launched a massive attack on Kyiv and its surrounding region on Sunday, utilizing the hypersonic Oreshnik ballistic missile. This marks the third time the powerful weapon has been deployed in Ukraine.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that the missile struck the city of Bila Tserkva, located in the Kyiv region. The assault was part of a larger bombardment that included hundreds of drones and missiles, described as one of the heaviest attacks on the city since the start of the four-year war.

Casualties and Infrastructure Damage

Ukrainian authorities report that the strike killed at least four people and left more than 80 others injured.

President Zelenskyy described the assault as "deranged," noting that the strikes hit a variety of civilian and critical infrastructure targets. Specifically, the attack struck a water supply facility, burned down a market, and damaged dozens of residential buildings and schools.

International Reactions

Following the attack, several international leaders condemned the use of the Oreshnik missile, which is noted for being nuclear-capable.

French President Emmanuel Macron and European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas both issued condemnations on Sunday regarding Russia's deployment of the hypersonic weapon in the assault.

Context of the Attack

The bombardment follows previous vows of retaliation from Moscow. The use of the Oreshnik missile represents a continuation of Russia's deployment of high-velocity ballistic weaponry against Ukrainian urban centers.