Russia pummels Kyiv with hypersonic missiles in retaliation, killing four
Summary
Russia launched a large-scale missile and drone barrage on Kyiv, using its hypersonic Oreshnik ballistic missile, resulting in at least four deaths and dozens injured. Ukrainian authorities confirmed the use of the Oreshnik missile, which travels over 10 times the speed of sound.
How coverage differs
- Left: Russia's ‘deranged’ hypersonic missile attacks devastate Kyiv, killing civilians Left-leaning outlets emphasize the brutality and scale of Russia's 'deranged' attack on Kyiv, highlighting the use of the advanced Oreshnik hypersonic missile. They focus on the retaliatory nature of the strikes and the human cost, with four deaths and dozens injured.
- Center: Russia deploys hypersonic Oreshnik missile in massive Kyiv assault Center outlets report factually on Russia's large-scale missile and drone attack on Kyiv, confirming the use of the hypersonic Oreshnik missile. They detail the resulting four deaths and dozens of injuries, focusing on the reported events and their immediate consequences.