Ukraine calls on allies to raise pressure as Russia fires Oreshnik missile

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by By Al Jazeera and news agenciesJanuary 9, 2026 at 09:28 AM

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On January 9, 2026, Ukraine urged its allies to increase pressure on Russia after Moscow deployed its newly developed Oreshnik missile in strikes on Kyiv and Lviv in western Ukraine. Russia confirmed the use of the intermediate-range ballistic missile during overnight attacks that killed four and injured at least 22 in the capital, according to Ukraine. Kyiv characterized the missile launch near the EU and NATO border as a "grave threat" to European security. The Oreshnik, first used in November 2024, is reportedly capable of speeds exceeding 13,000 km/h, with destructive power comparable to a nuclear weapon, according to Putin. Ukraine's Air Force is investigating the specific type of rocket used in the Lviv strike, which also targeted critical infrastructure.

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Ministry of Defence of Russia 40% Vladimir Putin (Putin) 40% Moscow 50% Andriy Sadovyi 50% NATO 60% European Union 60% Lviv ×270% Oreshnik missile ×580% Kyiv ×380% Ukraine ×790% Russia ×690%

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russia 90% ukraine 90% missile strike 80% oreshnik missile 80% european security 70% ballistic missile 60% critical infrastructure 50% intermediate-range missile 50% nato border 40%

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