Event Brief
Russia uses Oreshnik missile in large-scale Ukraine strikes
Filed: May 24, 2026 at 11:35 AM ET
Summary: Russia carried out overnight strikes using the Oreshnik hypersonic missile, killing four and injuring dozens in Ukraine.
WHO: Russia
WHAT: Large-scale wave of strikes against Ukraine using hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles, including the Oreshnik hypersonic missile
WHEN: May 24, 2026 at 9:02 AM ET
WHERE: Ukraine
WHY: In response to Ukraine's attacks on civilian infrastructure, Russia said.
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