Russia strikes Kyiv with drones and hypersonic missile, in photos

Russia used the Oreshnik hypersonic ballistic missile in a mass drone and missile attack on Kyiv, killing at least two people, according to President Zelenskyy. This marks the third use of the missile in the war and signals a continued escalation in the conflict. The attack is a significant geopolitical shock with potential implications for defense spending, regional risk premia, and broader market sentiment.

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Russia used the Oreshnik hypersonic ballistic missile in a mass drone and missile attack on Kyiv, killing at least two people, according to President Zelenskyy. This marks the third use of the missile in the war and signals a continued escalation in the conflict. The attack is a significant geopolitical shock with potential implications for defense spending, regional risk premia, and broader market sentiment.