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flag Russia launched a massive attack on Ukraine using hypersonic missiles, killing at least four, amid escalating tensions.

flag Russia launched a large-scale attack on Ukraine on January 9, 2026, using drones, missiles, and reportedly its new Oreshnik hypersonic ballistic missile, according to Russian Defense Ministry claims. flag The strike, which Ukraine said killed at least four and injured 22, targeted Kyiv and Lviv, damaging infrastructure and disrupting utilities. flag Russia claimed the attack was retaliation for a drone strike on President Putin’s residence, a claim denied by Ukraine and U.S. President Donald Trump. flag Ukrainian officials confirmed a missile strike in Lviv, with the projectile traveling over 13,000 km/h, though the specific type remains under investigation. flag The Oreshnik, capable of Mach 10 speeds and multiple warheads, is seen as a significant escalation. flag Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha called for urgent international action, citing threats to NATO borders. flag The incident follows heightened U.S.-Russia tensions, including the seizure of a Russian oil tanker and new sanctions.

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