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10-01-2026
Russia launched a massive overnight strike on Ukraine, using the rarely used Oreshnik ballistic missile, killing four people and injuring 25 in Kyiv. The strike was claimed to be a response to a Ukrainian drone attack on Vladimir Putin's residence, which Ukraine denies. The Oreshnik missile is an intermediate-range, hypersonic ballistic missile that can reach up to 5,500km. Ukrainian authorities confirmed that a ballistic missile struck infrastructure in Lviv, near the Polish border. The EU foreign policy chief stated that the strike was meant as a warning to Europe and the US. Ukraine's president and foreign minister condemned the attack, stating it was a grave threat to European security and a test for the transatlantic community.
Entities: Russia, Ukraine, Oreshnik missile, Kyiv, Lviv • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
10-01-2026
Russia's Defense Ministry announced that it used a new Oreshnik intermediate-range ballistic missile in a strike on Ukraine, killing four people and injuring at least 22 others. The attack was claimed to be retaliation for a supposed Ukrainian drone strike on Russian President Vladimir Putin's residence, a claim disputed by Ukraine and US President Donald Trump. The strike occurred hours after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned of a potential large-scale Russian offensive. Multiple districts in Kyiv were affected, with damage to residential buildings and disruptions to running water and electricity.
Entities: Russia, Ukraine, Vladimir Putin, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Donald Trump • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
10-01-2026
Russia has used its hypersonic Oreshnik missile in an attack against Ukraine, according to the Kremlin. The strike was reportedly in response to an alleged Ukrainian drone strike on Russian President Vladimir Putin's residence, which Ukraine has denied. The attack targeted critical infrastructure in Ukraine, including an underground natural gas storage facility in the Lviv region, resulting in damage to residential buildings and civilian infrastructure. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported that four people were killed in the capital alone, and the country is working to restore heating and electricity. The US remains committed to ending the war through diplomatic means.
Entities: Russia, Ukraine, Vladimir Putin, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Oreshnik missile • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
10-01-2026
The UK government has allocated £200m to prepare its armed forces for potential deployment to Ukraine as part of a Multinational Force for Ukraine (MNFU) in the event of a peace deal. Defence Secretary John Healey announced the funding during a visit to Ukraine, stating that it will be used to deliver new vehicles, communications, and counter-drone protection. The move follows a declaration of intent signed by UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, confirming that UK and French troops will deploy to Ukraine if a peace agreement is reached. The funding will be drawn from the government's core defence budget, and MPs will have a vote before troops are sent to Ukraine.
Entities: UK, Ukraine, John Healey, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Sir Keir Starmer • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
10-01-2026
Russia's recent use of the hypersonic Oreshnik missile in Ukraine has raised concerns about the threat it poses to Europe and NATO. The missile, with a range of up to 5,500 kilometers and a speed of Mach 10-11, was used in a strike on Lviv, Ukraine, near the Polish border. Defence analysts are worried about the implications of this attack, as it brings the use of such a system closer to NATO territory. The missile's capabilities and the timing of the launch, following Russia's changes to its nuclear deterrence doctrine, have increased tensions and exposed vulnerabilities in Western missile defences.
Entities: Russia, NATO, Europe, Ukraine, Oreshnik missile • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
