Ukraine: Zelenskyy warns of strike with Russian Oreschnik missile

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has issued a stark warning about a potential Russian retaliatory strike using the formidable Oreschnik medium-range missile. Citing intelligence shared by American and European partners, Zelenskyy stated that Russia is preparing a strike that could target Kyiv.

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Our intelligence services have received reports of incoming data, including from American and European partners, that Russia is preparing a strike with the Oreschnik missile.

"Our intelligence services have received reports of incoming data, including from American and European partners, that Russia is preparing a strike with the Oreschnik missile," Zelenskyy announced on social media. He urged citizens to "responsibly react to air alarms" and seek shelter, emphasizing that "Russian madness truly knows no bounds."

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It is important to react responsibly to air alarms starting tonight.

This warning follows Ukraine's recent drone attacks on Russian targets, including a residential building in Starobilsk, which Russia claims killed at least 18 students. Ukraine stated the target was a Russian military unit specializing in drone attacks. The Oreschnik missile, also deployed in Belarus, can carry conventional or nuclear warheads and travels at speeds up to 12,000 kilometers per hour, posing a significant threat across Europe.

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Russian madness truly knows no bounds, so protect your lives – use bomb shelters.

Zelenskyy also appealed to the international community for a "preventive reaction" to pressure Moscow and prevent further escalation. He stressed the need for peace over missiles driven by the "sick ambitions of one individual," referring to Russian President Vladimir Putin.

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Pressure must be put on Moscow so that it does not expand the war.