Ukraine has received information from the United States regarding a possible Russian strike using the 'Oreshnik' hypersonic missile. This was reported by an informed source to RBC-Ukraine, noting that preliminary data has already arrived.

At the time of publication, there were no official statements from the US administration or warnings from the US Embassy in Kyiv. However, Ukrainian authorities and military structures continue to monitor the situation, relying on intelligence from partners.

'Oreshnik' back in the spotlight

Russia may use the 'Oreshnik' missile against Ukraine within the next 24 hours. The Ukrainian Air Force had previously officially warned about this, urging citizens not to ignore air raid sirens.

According to Anton Zemlyany, a senior analyst at the Ukrainian Center for Security and Cooperation, Ukraine currently lacks its own capabilities to track the launch and flight of the 'Oreshnik'. However, the air defense system receives critically important information thanks to intelligence data from allies.

History of attacks: three strikes in two years

Russia has already used the 'Oreshnik' missile against Ukrainian cities three times:

  • The first attack occurred in Dnipro in 2024.
  • The second strike was launched against the Lviv region in January 2026.
  • The third attack targeted garages in Bila Tserkva in May of this year.

Furthermore, during the May attack, one of the 'Oreshnik' missiles fell within the territory of the occupied Donetsk region.

Where the missiles fly from: the Kapustin Yar range

All 'Oreshnik' launches are carried out from the Kapustin Yar test range, located near Kazakhstan, 1100 km from Kyiv. The city near the range lives in conditions of poverty, ruin, and filth. RBC-Ukraine previously detailed and showed what this region looks like in a separate article.

The situation remains tense. Ukraine continues to rely on intelligence from partners to minimize risks and protect the population from possible strikes. Official confirmations and details of new threats may appear in the near future.