Zelensky Confirms 'Oreshnik' Hit On Ukraine

• 9.01.2026, 12:03

And revealed details of a massive overnight Russian Federation attack.

Russian forces struck Ukraine on the night of January 9 with a medium-range Oreshnik ballistic missile. The attack occurred against people's normal life precisely at the time of a significant cold snap.

It is reported in Telegram by Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky.

Zelensky noted that the liquidation of the consequences of the massive Russian shelling continues in Kiev and the region. All necessary services have been involved. Only residential houses were damaged 20.

In Lvivshchina and other regions the restoration after the enemy strikes continues.

As of now it is known about four dead only in Kiev. Among them is an ambulance worker. Dozens of people are injured.

There was also a second strike on one of the residential buildings - just when the emergency services were providing assistance after the first strike.

"In total, there were 242 drones that night, only ballistic missiles and specifically against energy facilities and civilian infrastructure - 13, one medium-range ballistic missile "Oreshnik", as well as 22 cruise missiles. The attack is precisely when there is a significant cold snap. It is against the ordinary life of ordinary people," the Ukrainian president emphasized.

He noted that now everything possible is being done to restore the supply of heating and electricity to people.

"Today there will be a meeting of the Energy Headquarters, where I expect a report on all the details of the restoration work - deadlines, necessary equipment, responsible persons," Zelensky added.