Russia's Oreshnik Missile Attack on Kyiv

Russia>>> launched one of the largest missile and drone attacks on Ukraine — Kyiv>>> and surrounding areas since the start of the four-year war, utilizing hundreds of drones and approximately 90 missiles, including the powerful hypersonic Oreshnik missile. This marks the third reported use of the Oreshnik, which is capable of carrying nuclear warheads. The attacks resulted in at least four deaths and nearly 100 injuries, causing extensive damage to residential buildings, schools, cultural sites, and critical infrastructure, including water-supply facilities. Volodymyr Zelenskyy>>> condemned the attacks, urging international allies like the United States>>> and Europe>>> to provide more air defense support, as Ukraine>>>'s current systems are critically short of interceptor missiles. Russia>>>'s Defense Ministry confirmed the strikes, stating they targeted Ukrainian military command and control facilities in retaliation for alleged Ukrainian attacks on Russian civilian targets. European Union>>> leaders, including Kaja Kallas>>>, condemned Russia>>>'s actions as an 'escalation' and 'reckless nuclear-brinkmanship'. The attack has prompted some Ukraine — Kyiv>>> residents to consider relocating due to the severity of the destruction.