President Zelensky Warns of Imminent Russian Hypersonic Oreshnik Missile Strike
On May 23, 2026, President Volodymyr Zelensky issued a warning to the Ukrainian public citing intelligence of a prepared Russian strike using the Oreshnik hypersonic intermediate-range ballistic missile. The strike is suspected to target Kyiv and other major urban centers. Zelensky stated that the warning is based on data verified with U.S. and European partners. The Oreshnik, which is reportedly difficult to intercept, was previously used against targets in Dnipro and Lviv.
Date: May 23, 2026
Location: Ukraine
Conflict: Russia-Ukraine War
Category: missile
Severity: CRITICAL
Source: Kyiv Independent