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Russia hits Kyiv with Oreshnik missile, 90 rockets, 600 drones

5/25/2026

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Russia launched an overnight Kyiv attack that included the Oreshnik hypersonic missile.
Ukrainian officials reported about 90 missiles and 600 drones were used.
The raid killed at least two people and injured dozens.
President Volodymyr Zelensky urged an international response after water-supply facilities were hit.
Russia said the strike with Oreshnik, Iskander, Kinzhal and Zircon missiles retaliated for Ukrainian attacks on Russian civilians.

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Russia launched an overnight Kyiv attack that included the Oreshnik hypersonic missile.
Ukrainian officials reported about 90 missiles and 600 drones were used.
The raid killed at least two people and injured dozens.
President Volodymyr Zelensky urged an international response after water-supply facilities were hit.
Russia said the strike with Oreshnik, Iskander, Kinzhal and Zircon missiles retaliated for Ukrainian attacks on Russian civilians.