Event Brief
Russia uses Oreshnik hypersonic missile in Ukraine strikes
Filed: May 25, 2026 at 3:04 PM ET
Summary: Russia carried out an overnight strike on Kyiv using an Oreshnik hypersonic missile, killing four and injuring dozens.
WHO: Russia
WHAT: Russia used an Oreshnik hypersonic missile in major strikes on Kyiv.
WHEN: May 25, 2026 at 11:51 AM ET
WHERE: Kyiv, Ukraine
WHY: Moscow described the strikes as retaliation.
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