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flag Russia's hypersonic missile strike near Poland’s border triggers global alarm and emergency UN response.

flag On January 13, 2026, Russia used its Oreshnik hypersonic missile—capable of carrying nuclear warheads—in a strike near Ukraine’s border with NATO member Poland, prompting an emergency UN Security Council meeting. flag The missile, traveling at over Mach 10, was part of a massive barrage that included hundreds of drones and missiles, damaging infrastructure in Lviv and Kyiv, leaving millions without power and heat during freezing weather. flag The U.S., UK, and other allies condemned the attack as a dangerous escalation, warning it threatens regional stability and increases the risk of miscalculation. flag Ukraine denied Russia’s claim that the strike targeted a facility linked to an alleged drone attack on Putin’s residence. flag UN officials expressed alarm over the humanitarian crisis and the growing threat posed by advanced weaponry in the war.

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