Zelensky warns of possible Russian Oreshnik missile attack on Ukraine
The Kyiv Independent • • world
Key Points:
- President Volodymyr Zelensky warned that Russia may be preparing to use its Oreshnik medium-range missile in a potential broader attack targeting Kyiv, based on intelligence from Ukrainian, U.S., and European sources.
- Zelensky indicated signs of a combined assault involving various weapon types, emphasizing the threat of intermediate-range weapons like the Oreshnik missile.
- The Oreshnik missile, derived from Soviet-era designs, was first used by Russia against Ukraine in November 2024 and most recently in January 2025 in western Lviv Oblast.
- Zelensky urged Ukrainian citizens to remain vigilant, follow air raid warnings, and use shelters to protect their lives amid the heightened threat.
- The president called on Western allies to increase pressure on Moscow, warning that failure to hold Russia accountable could embolden other aggressive regimes globally.