Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Saturday that intelligence from the U.S. and European allies suggests Russia could be preparing to launch an Oreshnik hypersonic ballistic missile attack.
“We are verifying this information,” Zelenskyy said in a post on X, adding that Ukraine is strengthening its air defenses ahead of any potential strike.
U.S. Embassy Issues Security Alert
The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv warned of a “potentially significant” air attack within the next 24 hours and urged American citizens to be ready to shelter immediately if air raid sirens sound.
The warning comes as tensions escalate following recent Ukrainian drone attacks targeting Russia and Russian-occupied territory.
Russia Threatens Response
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Friday that Moscow is considering a response after accusing Ukraine of attacking a dormitory in the Luhansk region. Ukraine denied the claim, saying it targeted a Russian military drone unit instead.
Ukraine’s military said its operations are aimed only at military infrastructure and comply with international humanitarian law.
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