Ukraine bracing for ‘significant air attack’ from Russian hypersonic missiles
Ukraine is preparing for a significant air attack involving Russian hypersonic missiles, as warned by President Volodymyr Zelensky. The warning follows a recent drone strike in Luhansk, which has escalated tensions between the two nations. The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv has advised citizens to be ready to shelter during potential air alerts.
- ▪President Zelensky warned of a possible combined strike on Ukrainian territory, including Kyiv.
- ▪The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv has cautioned American citizens to prepare for air alerts.
- ▪Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered military preparations for retaliation after a drone strike on a dormitory in Luhansk.
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World News Ukraine bracing for ‘significant air attack’ from Russian hypersonic missiles By Gabrielle Fahmy Published May 23, 2026, 6:14 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Ukraine is bracing for a “significant air attack” in the next 24 hours involving Russian hypersonic missiles, President Volodymyr Zelensky warned Saturday. “We are seeing signs of preparation for a combined strike on Ukrainian territory, including Kyiv,” Zelensky wrote on X at 6:45 p.m. local time.
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