Russian "Oreshnik" Hypersonic Missile Strike on Lviv Infrastructure

Russian forces launched a major wave of over 200 drones and 20 missiles against Ukraine, including an experimental nuclear-capable Oreshnik intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM) targeting Lviv. The strike, fired from deep within Russian territory, damaged civilian and energy infrastructure. British Defence Intelligence reports the Oreshnik deployment represents a significant escalation in Russia's long-range strike capabilities, marking a shift toward targeting western Ukrainian logistics hubs following recent Ukrainian strikes inside Russia.

Date: August 24, 2026

Location: Lviv Oblast, Ukraine

Conflict: Russia-Ukraine War

Category: missile

Severity: CRITICAL

Source: The Japan Times

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