Event Brief
Zelenskiy says Russia preparing Oreshnik hypersonic strike
Filed: May 23, 2026 at 1:05 PM ET
Summary: Zelenskiy said Russia is preparing a strike on Ukraine using the hypersonic Oreshnik ballistic missile.
WHO: Volodymyr Zelenskiy
WHAT: Said Russia is preparing a strike on Ukraine using a hypersonic Oreshnik ballistic missile
WHEN: May 23, 2026 at 12:30 PM ET
WHERE: Ukraine
WHY: He cited intelligence from Ukraine, the U.S. and Europe indicating Russia is preparing such a strike.
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