Ukraine: The Latest Putin fires nuclear-capable hypersonic missile at Lviv & Trump's men meet Russian envoy
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Jan 9, 2026 Tom Mutch, a freelance journalist covering Ukraine, shares insights from his interview with Oleksandr Kamyshin about the country's defence industries and strategic railway significance. Colonel Andy Boardman, commanding Operation Interflex, discusses innovative training for Ukrainian recruits, including adaptations for drone warfare. The conversation highlights the evolving demands of the battlefield and showcases the commitment of Ukrainian volunteers preparing to face the ongoing conflict.
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Oreshnik Strike Signals Strategic Escalation
- Russia used a new medium-range Oreshnik missile to strike near Lviv, demonstrating escalation by firing a nuclear-capable weapon without a warhead.
- The attack targeted infrastructure roughly 50km from NATO, signalling a direct warning to Europe and the US.
Diplomatic Alarm After Lviv Attack
- Ukraine called emergency UN Security Council and NATO-Ukraine Council meetings after the Lviv strike.
- EU officials urged deeper air-defence deliveries and warned the missile was meant as a warning to Europe and the US.
Massed Missile and Drone Barrage Targeted Civilians
- Russia launched a large combined strike of ballistic missiles, cruise missiles and hundreds of drones across Ukraine in one barrage.
- Attacks aimed to damage civilian infrastructure during a severe cold spell to maximise human impact.
