Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:14pm on 09 Jan 2026,Friday International
Russia launched a massive overnight assault on Ukraine, firing hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles, including the nuclear-capable Oreshnik hypersonic missile, killing at least four people in Kyiv. This marked only the second known Oreshnik deployment since the war began. Ukrainian authorities reported apartment buildings hit, with 25 injured including emergency workers. Analysts described the attack as a warning to Ukraine's NATO allies amid progress toward post-war security guarantees under a potential US-led peace deal. Russia claimed retaliation for alleged Ukrainian drone attacks on Putin's residence. European leaders condemned the assault as "escalatory and unacceptable." The Oreshnik missile, capable of Mach 10 speeds, can carry nuclear or conventional warheads and strike targets across Europe.
