This photograph, taken and released by the Ukrainian Security Service on January 9, 2026 reportedly shows a fragment of a Russian Oreshnik ballistic missile at an undisclosed location, said to have been used for only the second known time in a strike on the western Lviv region overnight, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. (Photo by Handout / UKRAINIAN SECURITY SERVICE / AFP)
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News1809-01-2026, 19:36

Russia Unleashes Oreshnik Hypersonic Missiles on Ukraine, Killing Four

  • Russia launched a large-scale overnight assault on Ukraine using hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles.
  • At least four people were killed in the attack, which included the use of the Oreshnik hypersonic missile.
  • This marks only the second time Russia has deployed the Oreshnik, a nuclear-capable ballistic missile.
  • The Oreshnik missile is claimed to travel at Mach 10, making it extremely difficult to intercept.
  • The strikes highlight Moscow's continued military pressure amidst diplomatic efforts for post-war security.

Why It Matters: Russia's use of Oreshnik hypersonic missiles in Ukraine signals a significant escalation in military tactics.

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