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Russia says it hit Ukraine with hypersonic and ballistic missiles, state news agencies report

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Posted on May 24, 2026

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· Last updated: May 24, 2026

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Russia Claims Successful Hypersonic and Ballistic Missile Strikes on Ukraine

Overview of Russian Missile Strikes and Military Claims

Details of the Missile Attack

MOSCOW, May 24 (Reuters) - Russian forces hit targets in Ukraine using four types of missiles - Oreshnik, Iskander, Kinzhal and Zircon - in overnight attacks on Sunday, in retaliation for Kyiv's strikes on civilian targets in Russia, state news agencies reported.

Targets and Objectives

The attacks, all successful, were carried out on Ukrainian military command facilities, air bases and other enterprises of Ukraine's military-industrial complex, the Interfax news agency cited the Russian Defence Ministry as saying.

Verification and Reporting

Reuters could not independently verify the battlefield report.

(Reporting by Lucy PapachristouEditing by Bernadette Baum)

Key Takeaways

  • Russia employed four missile types—Oreshnik, Iskander, Kinzhal and Zircon—in Sunday’s strike on Ukraine, signaling a broad escalation involving hypersonic and ballistic systems.
  • The Oreshnik is a hypersonic intermediate‑range ballistic missile with MIRV capability, considered difficult to intercept and used operationally now for the third time.
  • Russia framed the assault as retaliation for Ukrainian strikes on civilian targets in Russia, though independent verification from Reuters remains pending.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of missiles did Russia reportedly use in Ukraine?
Russia used Oreshnik, Iskander, Kinzhal, and Zircon missiles in the reported attacks.
What targets did Russian forces claim to hit in Ukraine?
Russian forces targeted Ukrainian military command facilities, air bases, and military-industrial enterprises.
Why did Russia launch the missile attacks on Ukraine?
The attacks were in retaliation for Kyiv's reported strikes on civilian targets in Russia.
Has Reuters verified these battlefield reports?
Reuters could not independently verify the claims made in the report.

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