Key Highlights
- Russia deployed the Oreshnik missile in a massive strike on Ukraine on January 9, 2026.
- Four people were killed and at least 25 injured in Kyiv due to the missile attacks.
- This is only the second time the Oreshnik missile has been used since its introduction in November 2024.
- The Russian Defense Ministry claims the strike was retaliation for a drone attack on Putin's residence, which Ukraine denies.
- The Oreshnik missile can carry both nuclear and conventional warheads.
