What happened in Kyiv on January 9, 2026?

Russia launched a missile barrage at Kyiv overnight, killing at least four people and wounding ten, while also damaging critical infrastructure.

What kind of missile did Russia use in Lviv?

A ballistic missile traveling at approximately 13,000 kilometers per hour struck critical infrastructure in Lviv.

Why is Russia targeting Ukraine's infrastructure?

President Zelensky believes Russia's aim is to create chaos and apply psychological pressure on the population during the harsh winter.

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Russia Strikes Kyiv with Hypersonic Missiles, 4 Dead

9 Jan

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Summary

At least four people were killed and 10 wounded in Kyiv overnight.
A ballistic missile struck critical infrastructure in western Lviv.
Russia has targeted Ukraine's energy infrastructure amid freezing temperatures.

Russia Strikes Kyiv with Hypersonic Missiles, 4 Dead

Russia unleashed a missile barrage across Ukraine overnight Thursday, resulting in at least four fatalities and ten injuries in the capital, Kyiv. The attacks also saw a ballistic missile strike a critical infrastructure facility in the western city of Lviv. This latest onslaught comes amid extremely cold winter temperatures and a pattern of Russian strikes targeting Ukraine's energy infrastructure.

In Kyiv, the attack commenced around midnight with drone strikes, leading to widespread power outages and plunging parts of the city into darkness. The missile fired at Lviv was described as traveling at approximately 13,000 kilometers per hour, a speed indicative of advanced Russian weaponry like the Oreshnik missile. These strikes intensify the suffering of civilians already grappling with freezing conditions.