Russia said it has used the new Oreshnik ballistic missile along with other weapons in a massive strike on Ukraine. Lviv mayor Andriy Sadoviy said that Russia struck critical infrastructure with a ballistic missile but did not give details. The Russian leader has warned the West that Russia could use the Oreshnik next against allies of Kyiv that allowed it to strike inside Russia with their longer-range missiles. After the overnight strike on Ukraine’s capital, those killed included an emergency medical aid worker, said Kyiv city military administration head Tymur Tkachenko. The attack took place just hours after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy alerted the nation about Russia’s intentions for a large-scale offensive.

Source: Irish Examiner January 09, 2026 10:51 UTC