General · 23 May 2026

Zelensky warns Russia plans Oreshnik missile strike

Ukrainian territory, including Kyiv, could face a new combined strike involving various weapons. President Volodymyr Zelensky stated Russia is preparing this attack using a hypersonic Oreshnik ballistic missile, citing intelligence from Ukraine, the US, and Europe. This warning follows Vladimir Putin ordering retaliation for a drone strike in Luhansk, with Russia having used the Oreshnik missile twice before.

By BriefTea Editorial · 23 May 2026 at 21:12

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