Russia hits Kyiv with Oreshnik missileRussia hits Kyiv with Oreshnik missile in major attack
Russia struck Kyiv and surrounding areas in Ukraine on Sunday with hundreds of drones and missiles, including the Oreshnik hypersonic ballistic missile. Ukrainian officials said at least two people were killed, and European leaders condemned the attack as one of the heaviest on the capital since the war began.
The strike matters because it shows Moscow using a nuclear-capable weapon in a war that continues to escalate against civilian targets.
Ukrainian Perspective
Ukrainian officials described the assault as one of the largest on Kyiv in months and said it killed civilians. They also emphasized that Russia used the Oreshnik missile again, underscoring the threat to cities far from the front line.
Russian / Pro-war Perspective
Russian accounts framed the strike as part of a broader campaign against Ukrainian military and infrastructure targets. Some pro-war voices focused on the missile’s performance and argued that the results did not match expectations for such a weapon.
European Perspective
Several European leaders condemned the attack and highlighted the use of a hypersonic ballistic missile. Their response reflected concern that the war is entering a more dangerous phase with wider security implications for Europe.
- Kyiv was founded more than 1,500 years ago and is one of Eastern Europe’s oldest major cities.
- Ukraine’s air defenses have been repeatedly tested by mixed drone-and-missile attacks throughout the war.
- Hypersonic weapons are often discussed as much for their strategic value as for their battlefield use.
Russia-Ukraine War
Russia and Ukraine are locked in an retaliatory long-range drone and missile war that now strikes deep into both countries, including Moscow, St. Petersburg, Crimea, and major Ukrainian cities like Kyiv and Dnipro. Ukrainian forces launched one of their largest drone attacks on June 26, striking 12 Russian regions and hitting key energy targets, while Russia continues massive retaliatory bombardments that kill civilians and destroy infrastructure.
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