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Russia fires hypersonic missile in attack on Kiev
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 warhead.
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What happenedRussia has used a powerful hypersonic missile during a drone and missile strike on Kyiv that killed at least two people.
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WHAT EACH SIDE EMPHASIZED
Left / center-leftRussia pounds Kyiv in powerful drone and missile attack
NPR · Center-left · News report
CenterRussia fires hypersonic missile in attack on Kiev
The Sydney Morning Herald · Center · News report
Right / center-rightRussia Uses Hypersonic Oreshnik Ballistic Missile in Attacks on Ukraine
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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