Russia fires Oreshnik hypersonic missile
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Ukrainska Pravda on MSN
UN Security Council to convene emergency meeting over Russian attacks, particularly use of Oreshnik missile
The UN Security Council is set to convene an emergency meeting on 12 January at Ukraine's request to address Russian attacks, particularly the use of the Oreshnik intermediate-range ballistic missile.
Russia hit Kyiv with its hypersonic Oreshnik missile, only the second time it has used the nuclear-capable weapon in the war with Ukraine. The strike is believed to be a strong message to the West including the US amid Trump's military aggression across the world.
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Kyiv Independent on MSN
Russia 'must feel consequences' — Zelensky denounces Oreshnik strike near Poland's border
The Oreshnik intermediate-range ballistic missile was said to be used in the attack on Lviv, about 60 kilometers (37 miles) from the Polish border, marking the first ballistic missile attack against the city during the war.
EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs Kaja Kallas has said that Russia's use of the Oreshnik intermediate-range ballistic missile constitutes an escalation against Ukraine and is intended as a warning to Europe and the United States.