Russia Strikes Kyiv With Hypersonic Missile, Killing Four
Russia launched a large overnight missile attack on Kyiv that killed four people and injured dozens. Emergency crews continued search and rescue work while Russia said it used its Oreshnik hypersonic missile for the third time in the conflict.
thehindu.comRussia conducted a large-scale overnight missile strike on Kyiv that killed four people and injured dozens, France 24 reported. Emergency teams continued search and cleanup operations across the city after more than 50 sites were hit, including homes, a school and a museum.
Russia stated it used its Oreshnik hypersonic missile during the attack, marking only the third time the weapon has been employed in the war.
Moscow described the strikes as retaliation. Ukraine said its own strikes target military infrastructure and denied targeting civilians.
Key Facts
Potential Impact
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Emergency services continue search and cleanup operations in Kyiv.
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Damage reported to homes, school and museum in the city.
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