Russia Launches Hypersonic Oreshnik Missile Attack on Kyiv, Killing at Least Four
On May 24, 2026, Russia launched a massive hypersonic Oreshnik missile attack on Kyiv, Ukraine, alongside drones and other missiles, killing at least four people and injuring dozens. Ukrainian air defenses failed to intercept the strikes, which targeted military installations and civilian infrastructure. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed the use of the Oreshnik missile, citing widespread damage to homes, schools, and government buildings.
Where Sources Diverge
The exact number of casualties and the specific locations of strikes varied between sources.
At least four people died and dozens of others were injured.
Two people were killed and 56 injured.
At least four people died and dozens of others were injured.
The number of missiles and drones used in the attack varied between sources.
Over 700 drones and 50 missiles.
At least four people died and dozens of others were injured.
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Ukrainian air defenses failed to counter Russian missile strikes on military installations in Kiev and the Kiev Region
Russia strikes Kyiv with drones and hypersonic missile, in photos AP News
Hell: Russia Bombards Kyiv With Ballistic Missiles, Ukraine Reports Oreshnik Strike The Daily Star Lebanon
Russia hits Ukraine with hypersonic missile in massive Kyiv assault Reuters
Russia’s overnight barrage on Ukraine includes use of powerful Oreshnik missile The Washington Post
At least four people died and dozens of others were injured in the attack Russia used its powerful hypersonic Oreshnik ballistic missile for a third time in Ukraine as part of a massive attack on Kyiv and its surrounding region that killed at least four people and injured dozens. Russia hit the city of Bila Tserkva in the Kyiv region with the missile, Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelenskyy said. He described a Russian assault that hit a water supply facility, burnt down a market, damaged dozens of residential buildings and several schools, as well as the Oreshnik missile strike. Continue reading...
Kyiv endured a massive overnight aerial assault, with Russia deploying over 700 drones and 50 missiles, including the hypersonic Oreshnik. The barrage, described as one of the war's most intense, struck government buildings and residential areas, causing casualties and widespread damage. Russia stated the strikes targeted military facilities in retaliation for Ukrainian attacks.
That was response to terrorist attacks by the Ukrainian military against civilian facilities located on the territory of the Russian Federation, the Russian Defense Ministry reported
The intense aerial assault damaged buildings across the Ukrainian capital, including near government offices, residential buildings and schools
Russia carried out a massive drone and missile attack on the capital, Kyiv, and its surrounding region overnight, killing at least four people.
Russia launched a large overnight missile and drone assault on Ukraine, reportedly using Oreshnik, Iskander, Kinzhal and Zircon missiles in retaliation for Ukrainian attacks inside Russia. Ukrainian authorities said two people were killed and 56 injured in strikes across Kyiv. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy claimed Russia used the hypersonic Oreshnik missile, causing widespread damage to homes, schools and infrastructure.
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.
Russia says it hit Ukraine with hypersonic and ballistic missiles, state news agencies report Reuters
Russia pounds Ukraine with hypersonic ‘Oreshnik’ missile Financial Times
Zelensky warns of possible Russian Oreshnik missile attack on Ukraine The Kyiv Independent
Russia preparing strike on Ukraine using hypersonic 'Oreshnik' missile, Zelenskiy says Reuters
Russia preparing strike on Ukraine using hypersonic 'Oreshnik' missile, Zelenskiy says The Straits Times