Russia fires Oreshnik hypersonic missile at Ukraine
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Key Points:
- Russia launched an overnight missile strike on Ukraine using its advanced Oreshnik hypersonic missile, targeting critical infrastructure in the Lviv region and causing significant damage in Kyiv, including the Qatari Embassy.
- At least four people were killed in drone attacks on Kyiv, with widespread disruptions to heating, water, and electricity services affecting thousands of residents amid harsh winter conditions.
- Germany strongly condemned Russia's use of the hypersonic missile, describing it as an escalation and symbolic intimidation, while Ukraine called for urgent international action and an emergency UN Security Council meeting.
- Ukraine denies Russia's claim that the missile strike was retaliation for an alleged drone attack on President Putin's residence, which the US also says never occurred.
- The strikes have intensified calls
