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Energy infrastructure damaged in missile attack on Russia's Belgorod region, local authorities say

Russia used a nuclear-capable hypersonic missile Sunday to carry out a massive attack on Kyiv that killed at least two people and injured dozens more, Ukrainian officials said.

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What happened Energy infrastructure damaged in missile attack on Russia's Belgorod region, local authorities say.
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WHAT EACH SIDE EMPHASIZED

Left / center-leftUkraine-Russia war latest: Kyiv hit by hypersonic ballistic missile as allies condemn ‘reckless escalation’

The Independent · Center-left · News report

CenterEnergy infrastructure damaged in missile attack on Russia's Belgorod region, local authorities say

The Straits Times · Center · News report

Right / center-rightRussia's hypersonic missile strike on Ukraine kills at least 2 people, wounds dozen more, Kyiv says

The Washington Times · Center-right · News report

SEE THE HEADLINES

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The Washington TimesNews report · May 24, 4:06 PM

Russia's hypersonic missile strike on Ukraine kills at least 2 people, wounds dozen more, Kyiv says

Russia used a nuclear-capable hypersonic missile Sunday to carry out a massive attack on Kyiv that killed at least two people and injured dozens more, Ukrainian officials said.

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The IndependentNews report · May 25, 8:31 AM

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kyiv hit by hypersonic ballistic missile as allies condemn ‘reckless escalation’

At least four people were killed in the attacks on Ukraine’s capital

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The Straits TimesNews report · May 25, 5:13 AM

Energy infrastructure damaged in missile attack on Russia's Belgorod region, local authorities say

May 25 - One man was killed and another injured while energy infrastructure was damaged in a missile and drone attack on Russia's Belgorod region bordering Ukraine, local authorities said o...

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BBC NewsNews report · May 25, 4:45 AM

Large-scale Russian attack on Ukraine leaves four dead and dozens injured

A hypersonic missile, which reportedly travels over 10 times the speed of sound, was used, Russia has confirmed.

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CBS News WorldNews report · May 25, 12:22 AM

2 dead, dozens wounded after Russia launches large attack on Ukraine

Russia used a powerful hypersonic missile that has nuclear capabilities to carry out a massive attack Sunday in Kyiv, Ukraine.

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OANNews report · May 24, 7:53 PM

Russia launches nearly 700 air assets at Kyiv region in overnight attack

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Russian forces launched a barrage of drones and missiles against the Ukrainian capital, killing several and injuring dozens more, in what was described as one of the largest attacks on the...

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Politico EuropeNews report · May 24, 4:00 PM

Ukraine’s latest defense against Russian missiles: Making them miss

Kyiv is using the Lima electronic warfare system to divert attacks by Russian drones and missiles.

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TimeNews report · May 24, 3:44 PM

Zelensky Calls For 'Consequences' After Russia Hits Kyiv With One of Heaviest Bombardments Since War Began

The attack included the launch of an advanced ballistic Oreshnik missile, which is capable of carrying nuclear warheads.

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Washington ExaminerNews report · May 24, 3:13 PM

Russia attacks Ukraine with nuclear-capable missile for the third time since war began

Russia hit Ukraine with a nuclear-capable Oreshnik ballistic missile for the third time on Sunday morning during an airstrike barrage that killed four people and injured about 100, accordin...

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Globe and MailNews report · May 24, 1:31 PM

Russia uses hypersonic Oreshnik missile in major attack on Kyiv

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Dozens were injured and at least two killed in the intense aerial assault that damaged buildings across Ukraine’s capital

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NPR PoliticsNews report · May 24, 9:12 AM

Russia pounds Kyiv in powerful drone and missile attack

At least two people were killed and 77 injured in the attack, which included the use of a powerful hypersonic ballistic missile called the Oreshnik, which is capable of carrying a nuclear w...

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Sky News WorldNews report · May 24, 5:56 AM

Hypersonic missile used in Kyiv strike: What we know about it

At least four people have been killed in in Ukraine after a wave of Russian missile and drone strikes, regional officials have said, with a hypersonic missile used to target Kyiv.

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