Russia fires new hypersonic missile in massive Ukraine attack, Kremlin says

Fox News - WorldCenter-RightEN 3 min read 100% complete by Rachel WolfJanuary 9, 2026 at 05:23 PM

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Russia claimed it used its new hypersonic Oreshnik missile in a recent large-scale attack against Ukraine, allegedly in response to a Ukrainian drone strike attempt on Putin's residence, which Ukraine denies. The Russian Defense Ministry stated the attack targeted critical infrastructure in Ukraine using drones, the Oreshnik missile, and other high-precision weapons. While the specific target wasn't disclosed by Moscow, reports suggest it hit an underground natural gas storage facility in the Lviv region. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy reported damage to residential buildings and civilian infrastructure across multiple regions, including Lviv, and confirmed casualties, stating the attack involved numerous drones and missiles aimed at disrupting normal life during a cold spell. He reported that four people had been killed in the capital alone.

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