Russia's Oreshnik Hypersonic Missile: A New Era of Threats to Europe and Ukraine
TL;DR
Russian forces conducted a missile strike on Lviv Oblast as part of a broader campaign to deter Western support for Ukraine, while also launching extensive drone and missile attacks causing significant damage and power outages across Ukraine. The US Navy seized a Russian-linked oil tanker attempting to bypass sanctions, and Ukrainian forces continue their operations against Russian military targets. The conflict remains intense with ongoing military advances and strategic moves on multiple fronts.
- Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, January 9, 2026 Institute for the Study of War
- What is Russia’s Oreshnik ballistic missile and what can it do? CNN
- With Missile Strike on Ukraine, Putin Delivers a Warning to Europe The New York Times
- Russia hits Ukraine with Oreshnik hypersonic missile: Why it matters Al Jazeera
- News Wrap: Zelenskyy says Russia used hypersonic missile to send Europe a message PBS
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