Oreshnik missile

Russia fired an Oreshnik ballistic missile on a city occupied by its forces. A photograph from the Security Service of Ukraine shows a missile fragment from January 9, 2026.

Russia launched hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles against Ukrainian cities, killing 22 civilians and wounding 138. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called for more U.S. and European support as Russia escalates attacks with hypersonic missiles.

Ukrainian missile forensics experts have debunked Kremlin claims about Russia's Oreshnik missile, showing it was assembled in 2017 using components from 2016 or earlier. The missile contains exclusively Russian and Belarusian parts, contradicting assertions about its advanced design.

Russian nuclear-capable Oreshnik missiles fired in January were found to be 9 years old by Ukrainian experts. Debris analysis from these missiles provided Kyiv with insights into the weapon, leading to skepticism about its reported capabilities.

A US lawmaker said Russia’s use of the 'Oreshnik' missile in Ukraine may backfire by giving Kyiv and Western analysts access to debris that reveals its capabilities. Jim Himes stated the strikes fail to intimidate Ukrainians and instead provide intelligence gains, with questions remaining about the missile’s composition and effectiveness.

Ukrainian officials presented European ambassadors with foreign-made components, including Belarusian parts, from Russian 'Oreshnik' missiles and drones. Kyiv called for stricter European sanctions against Russia and Belarus, citing Moscow's reliance on foreign technology and shadow fleet revenues to fund its war.

The Institute for the Study of War reported that a second Russian Oreshnik intermediate-range ballistic missile likely malfunctioned and crashed in the occupied Donetsk region during an attack on Ukraine on May 23-24. If confirmed, this would indicate a 25% failure rate for Oreshnik missiles used by Russia in the conflict.

Russia has reportedly used its nuclear-capable Oreshnik missile three times in the war against Ukraine, including recent strikes near Kyiv and in western Ukraine. While Moscow describes it as a state-of-the-art hypersonic weapon, experts question its maneuverability and note limited battlefield damage.

Russia launched a large aerial assault on Ukraine using a hypersonic Oreshnik missile, escalating the conflict after accusing Kyiv of attacking a dormitory that killed 21 people. The attack follows a brief US-brokered ceasefire, but peace talks remain frozen as Ukraine continues drone strikes into Russian territory.

Russia deployed the hypersonic, multiple-warhead Oreshnik missile in attacks on Ukraine's Dnipro in November 2024 and Lviv region in January 2025. The missile marks a new phase in Russia's military operations against Ukrainian cities.

Russia launched a massive drone and missile attack on Kyiv and surrounding areas using hypersonic Oreshnik missiles, resulting in at least four deaths.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported that Russia used the hypersonic Oreshnik missile during a mass drone and missile attack on Kyiv, resulting in at least two deaths. The attack marks a significant escalation in the conflict.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed that Russia used the hypersonic Oreshnik missile in a mass drone and missile attack on Kyiv, resulting in at least two fatalities. The attack marks a significant escalation in the conflict.

Russian forces used the hypersonic Oreshnik missile in a large-scale attack on Kyiv, marking its third deployment in Ukraine. The assault, involving 600 drones and 90 missiles, caused significant damage, with at least two fatalities and 56 injuries reported.

Russia launched Oreshnik, Iskander, Kinzhal, and Tsirkon missiles at Ukraine early Sunday, resulting in four deaths. The attack follows Russia's vow of retaliation against Ukraine.

Russia launched Oreshnik, Iskander, Kinzhal, and Tsirkon missiles at Ukraine early Sunday, resulting in four deaths. The attack marks a significant escalation in the conflict.