Russia Launches Oreshnik Hypersonic Missile After Alleged Attack on Putin Residence

Recently the Russian Defence Ministry said that they deployed Russian nuclear-capable hypersonic Oreshnik missile systems in Belarus,

Russia says it has fired an Oreshnik hypersonic missile at a target in Ukraine, framing the strike as retaliation for what it claims was a Ukrainian drone attack on one of President Vladimir Putin’s residences. Ukraine has denied the accusation, and Western officials have previously dismissed similar claims as unsubstantiated.

According to Moscow, the Oreshnik missile was part of a larger overnight barrage involving drones and long‑range precision weapons. The Oreshnik, one of Russia’s newest hypersonic systems, is designed to travel at extreme speeds and evade modern air defenses.

Ukrainian authorities reported casualties in several regions, including Kyiv and Lviv, where residential areas and infrastructure were hit. Emergency crews worked through the night to rescue civilians and contain fires sparked by the explosions.

Kyiv condemned the attack, calling it a dangerous escalation and urging international partners to increase pressure on Moscow. Ukrainian officials also warned that the use of a hypersonic missile so close to NATO borders poses a broader security risk for Europe.

The Kremlin maintains that the strike was a direct response to an alleged attempt on Putin’s safety, though no independent evidence has been presented. The exchange highlights the growing volatility of the conflict and the increasing use of advanced weaponry on both sides.