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‘A terrible night’: Russia uses powerful hypersonic missile in major attack on Kyiv region
The Irish Times
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Sunday, May 24, 2026
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Kyiv Oblast, Ukraine
Kyiv region was subjected to a major aerial assault overnight, with Russia deploying a Kh-47 Kinzhal hypersonic missile as part of a barrage involving some 600 drones and 90 missiles, according to Ukrainian military officials. Four people were reported dead and dozens injured in the attack, which targeted critical infrastructure and residential areas around the Ukrainian capital.
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The Irish Times
Sunday, May 24, 2026