2 dead, dozens wounded after Russia launches large attack on Ukraine
Russia launched a large-scale attack on Ukraine using a hypersonic missile, resulting in at least two deaths and 83 injuries. The missile strike targeted various locations in Kyiv, including residential areas and government buildings. Ukrainian officials condemned the attack, asserting that it was part of Russia's ongoing strategy to target civilians during the conflict.
- ▪At least 2 people were killed and 83 wounded in the attack on Kyiv.
- ▪The missile used, the Oreshnik, has nuclear capabilities and has been employed multiple times during the war.
- ▪Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that the attack involved both drone and missile strikes, marking one of the largest assaults since the war began.
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World At least 2 dead, 83 wounded after Russia uses nuclear-capable missile in massive attack on Ukraine May 24, 2026 / 9:09 AM EDT / CBS/AP Add CBS News on Google Russia used a powerful hypersonic missile to carry out a massive attack Sunday in Kyiv, which killed at least two people, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said. The Oreshnik ballistic missile used in the attack has nuclear capabilities, and its latest bombardment marked the third time Russia has used that weapon over the course of the four-year war.The intense aerial assault, involving both drone and missile strikes, was among the largest since the war began in 2022.
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