Zelenskyy says intelligence indicates Russia could use hypersonic missile
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that intelligence suggests Russia may be preparing to use a hypersonic missile. The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv has issued a warning about a potential significant air attack on Ukraine. Zelenskyy emphasized that Ukraine is enhancing its air defense in response to the threat.
- ▪Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine is verifying intelligence regarding Russia's potential use of the Oreshnik hypersonic missile.
- ▪The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv warned of a potentially significant air attack within the next 24 hours.
- ▪Zelenskyy assured that Ukraine will respond justly to any Russian strikes.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onZelenskyy says intelligence indicates Russia might be preparing to use Oreshnik hypersonic missileThe U.S. Embassy in Kyiv sent an alert about a "potentially significant" attack.ByNatalia Kushnir, Othon Leyva, and Claire BowerMay 23, 2026, 7:28 PM3:19In this photo provided by the Ukrainian Emergency Service, firefighters put out the fire at a prayer house of a local Protestant community of Evangelical Christian Baptists following a Russian air attack in Balakliia, Kharkiv region, Ukraine, on May 23, 2026.Ukrainian Emergency Service via APUkraine is working to verify intelligence from the United…
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