Russia hits Kyiv with hypersonic ballistic missile in ‘deranged’ attack
Russia launched a hypersonic ballistic missile attack on Kyiv, resulting in at least four deaths and numerous injuries. The assault targeted civilian infrastructure, including a water supply facility and residential buildings. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned the attack, describing it as a 'deranged' act of aggression.
- ▪Russia used its hypersonic Oreshnik ballistic missile for the third time in Ukraine during a massive attack on Kyiv.
- ▪At least 83 people were confirmed injured, with fatalities reported in both Kyiv and the surrounding region.
- ▪The attack involved 600 drones and 90 missiles, with Kyiv being the primary target.
10 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 37 hours. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 3 lean left, 5 centre.
- ▪ Missile and drone strikes kill eight in Russia and Ukraine — Investing.com — News
- ▪ Missile and drone strikes kill eight in Russia and Ukraine - Reuters — Google News
- ▪ Russia fires hypersonic missile in attack on Kiev — The Sydney Morning Herald
- ▪ Russia launches heavy missile strikes on Kyiv after Ukraine drone attack — World News
- ▪ Russian ballistic missile attack hits Kyiv after Moscow vows retaliation — France 24 (EN)
- ▪ Missile strikes pound Kyiv after Russia vows retaliation — The Hindu — Top
- ▪ Russia launches heavy missile strikes on Kyiv after Ukraine drone attack — CBS News — Top
- ▪ Ukraine’s capital Kyiv hit by massive missile, drone attack — Straits Times — World
- ▪ Explosions heard as Kyiv comes under massive ballistic missile attack — r/worldnews
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1:29Russia strikes Kyiv with hypersonic Oreshnik ballistic missile – videoUkraineRussia hits Kyiv with hypersonic ballistic missile in ‘deranged attack’At least four people died and dozens of others were injured in the attack Jennifer RankinSun 24 May 2026 08.59 EDTLast modified on Sun 24 May 2026 09.00 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on Google‘There is profound disappointment in him’: mood in Russia turns against PutinRead moreRussia used its powerful hypersonic Oreshnik ballistic missile for a third time in Ukraine as part of a massive attack on Kyiv and its surrounding region that killed at least four people and injured dozens.Russia hit the city of Bila Tserkva in the Kyiv region with the missile, Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.
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