Russia has fired the ‘Oreshnik’ missile, capable of carrying nuclear bombs, into Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had made the accusation. On Sunday, Moscow admitted it. The attack with the ‘Oreshnik’ instantly turned a Ukrainian settlement into rubble. However, due to the ongoing war, the area was not heavily populated, resulting in four deaths and at least 12 injuries.
In that attack, hundreds of drones along with a swarm of ballistic and cruise missiles were fired at various parts of Ukraine, including the capital Kyiv and central regions. The Russian Defense Ministry stated that Ukraine had attacked civilian infrastructure inside Russian territory. In response, a series of bombardments were carried out. In that operation, along with the nuclear-capable ballistic missile ‘Oreshnik’, ‘Iskander’, ‘Kinzhal’, and ‘Zircon’ missiles were used.
The Ukrainian administration said that 55 missiles and over a hundred drones were launched in one night. Most attacks were thwarted by air defense systems. Even so, several missiles and drones struck Zelensky’s country, causing extensive damage. Kyiv’s mayor reported that two people died in the capital due to the Russian attack, and two more died elsewhere in the country. At least 12 were injured.
After this attack, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Russia of firing hypersonic missiles capable of carrying nuclear bombs. Now, the Russian Defense Ministry has admitted it. Zelensky also alleged that civilian areas were deliberately targeted, attacking innocent people. In a Telegram post, he added that water supply systems, a market, and several homes were destroyed. The European Union did not take lightly the use of powerful nuclear-capable missiles in Ukraine. EU’s Kaja Kallas stated that Moscow is trying to increase fear on Ukrainian soil. Deliberate attempts to kill civilians are unacceptable.
