Russia preparing strike on Ukraine using hypersonic 'Oreshnik' missile, Zelenskiy says
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has warned that Russia is preparing a strike on Ukraine using the hypersonic Oreshnik missile. This warning follows a directive from Russian President Vladimir Putin for military retaliation against Ukraine after a drone strike. Zelenskiy emphasized the need for a preventive response from international partners to deter further escalation of the conflict.
- ▪Zelenskiy cited intelligence from Ukraine, the U.S., and Europe regarding the missile preparations.
- ▪Putin ordered military options for retaliation against Ukraine after a drone strike.
- ▪The Oreshnik missile is reported to travel at speeds over 10 times the speed of sound and has been used in previous attacks on Ukraine.
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Russia preparing strike on Ukraine using hypersonic 'Oreshnik' missile, Zelenskiy saysSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxFILE PHOTO: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy arrives to attend an informal European leaders' summit in Ayia Napa, Cyprus April 23, 2026. REUTERS/Yiannis Kourtoglou/File PhotoPublished May 24, 2026, 12:30 AMUpdated May 24, 2026, 12:30 AMKYIV, May 23 - Russia is preparing a strike against Ukraine using a hypersonic Oreshnik ballistic missile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Saturday, citing intelligence from Ukraine, the U.S.
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