Russia hits Ukraine with hypersonic Oreshnik missile, Zelenskyy calls for global intervention
By Anjali Sharma
WASHINGTON – Russia’s Defence Ministry on Friday has confirmed that it has carried out another massive attack on Ukraine with 242 drones, 13 ballistic missiles, and 22 cruise missiles.
It said that one Oreshnik medium-range ballistic missile was also used by Russia in this latest strike on Ukraine.
Russia said that the launch of the hypersonic missile was in retaliation for the alleged Ukrainian drone attack on President Vladimir Putin’s residence last month.
Ukraine has consistently dismissed the allegation as false, as per media reports.
Russia targeted Ukraine’s drone production facilities and energy infrastructure in the overnight aerial assault.
The Russia-Ukraine war has been ongoing for the last four years.
Zelenskyy condemned the killings and the destruction of the Ukrainian infrastructure,called out global powers for stern action against Russia for choosing war over diplomacy.
He said, “A clear reaction from the world is needed. Above all from the United States, whose signals Russia truly pays attention to.”
Zelenskyy reiterated that the United States must intervene, highlighted that Russia pays attention to what the US says.
He said, “Above all from the United States, whose signals Russia truly pays attention to. Russia must receive signals that it is its obligation to focus on diplomacy.”
Zelenskyy insisted that its partners must prioritize supporting the country’s air defence system.
“Today’s strike also serves as a very loud reminder to all our partners that supporting Ukraine’s air defense is a permanent priority. Not a single day can be lost in deliveries, in production, or in agreements. Today, we will inform our partners at all levels about what has happened and what response measures we need. Thank you to everyone who stands with Ukraine!”
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed the strikes heavily targeted Kyiv and several other regions in the country, killed 4 people and injuring dozens.
He said in a post on X, the attack caused huge damage to civilian infrastructure, including twenty residential buildings and energy facilities in Kyiv and the surrounding region.
President Zelenskyy stressed that this was a second massive attack by Russia on a residential building while people were still coming to terms with the first attack recently.
“Unfortunately, as of now, it is known that four people have been killed in the capital alone. Among them is an ambulance crew member. My condolences to their families and loved ones. Dozens of people were injured. There was also a second strike on one of the residential buildings precisely at the moment when first responders were providing assistance after the first strike,” Zelenskyy stated in his post.
He also confirmed that the building of the Embassy of Qatar in Ukraine was also damaged during the strike.
