Russia Launches Hypersonic Missile Attack on Ukraine, Causing Widespread Destruction in Kyiv
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- •Russia launches massive drone and missile attack on Ukraine, using hypersonic Oreshnik missile for the third time in four years.
- •The attack causes widespread destruction in Kyiv, with damage reported in 40 locations across several districts.
- •Ukraine's air defences destroy or jam 549 drones and 55 missiles, while around 19 missiles fail to reach their targets.
- •The Oreshnik missile can carry nuclear or conventional warheads and is capable of travelling at 10 times the speed of sound.
- •The attack raises concerns about the escalating conflict in Ukraine and the use of hypersonic missiles by Russia.
- •At least two people are killed and 56 others injured in the strikes, with many more expected to be affected.
Ukraine faced a devastating night as Russia launched a massive drone and missile attack on the capital city, Kyiv, on Sunday, May 24, 2026. The attack, which involved 600 strike drones and 90 air, sea, and ground-launched missiles, was the third time Russia has used the powerful hypersonic Oreshnik ballistic missile in the four-year war. According to Ukraine's Air Force, 549 drones and 55 missiles were destroyed or jammed by the country's air defences, while around 19 missiles failed to reach their targets.
