On Sunday, Russia officially confirmed the launch of its Oreshnik hypersonic missile during a significant overnight assault on Ukraine, marking a troubling escalation in the ongoing conflict. The Russian Defence Ministry stated that the strikes were a response to what it termed Ukrainian 'terrorist attacks' on civilian infrastructure within Russia. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported that the missile struck the city of Bila Tserkva in the Kyiv region, resulting in extensive damage to residential buildings, schools, and shopping centers. The assault involved around 600 drones and 90 missiles, with Ukrainian forces managing to intercept 549 drones and 55 missiles. However, some missiles penetrated air defenses, leading to at least four fatalities and over 60 injuries. This attack has raised alarms over Ukraine's dwindling stock of advanced air defense systems, notably the Patriot missiles supplied by Western allies. In response, French President Emmanuel Macron and EU officials condemned the attacks, with Macron highlighting the continued targeting of civilian infrastructure and Kallas denouncing the missile's deployment as a dangerous tactic. The Oreshnik missile, capable of carrying nuclear warheads, can reach speeds greater than Mach 10, complicating interception efforts.