2 dead, dozens wounded after Russia launches large attack on Ukraine
Summary
Russia launched a large attack on Kyiv using a powerful hypersonic missile called the Oreshnik, killing at least two people and injuring dozens. The missile, capable of carrying nuclear warheads, struck the Kyiv region, and the attack involved hundreds of drones and missiles, causing damage to buildings and infrastructure.Key Facts
- Russia used the Oreshnik hypersonic missile, with nuclear capabilities, in the attack on Kyiv.
- At least two people were killed and 83 wounded in the strike on Sunday.
- The attack involved about 600 drones and 90 missiles launched by Russia.
- Ukraine’s air defenses stopped or disrupted many drones and missiles before they hit targets.
- Russia said the attack targeted Ukrainian military sites in response to attacks on Russian territory.
- The missile also hit Bila Tserkva in the Kyiv region, but the exact target there is unclear.
- This was the third time Russia used the Oreshnik missile since November 2024.
- Ukrainian and Western officials condemned the attack and accused Russia of targeting civilians, while Russia denied this.
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