Ukraine hit with rarely-used Oreshnik missile in fresh strikes, Russia says
By The BriefBrief
Russia claims to have launched strikes on Ukraine using the rarely-deployed Oreshnik missile, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict.
WHO:Russia, Ukraine
WHAT:Use of Oreshnik missile in military strikes
WHEN:Jan 8, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
WHERE:Ukraine
WHY:To escalate military actions in the ongoing conflict
