Russia strikes Kyiv with hypersonic ballistic missile in overnight assault
Russia attacked Ukraine overnight with a hypersonic ballistic missile during an intense assault on Kyiv, according to reporting from a CBS News correspondent. European leaders condemned the strike. The incident marks an escalation in Russia's weapons deployment during the ongoing conflict.
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- ✓Russia conducted an overnight attack on Kyiv. (CBS News)
- ✓A hypersonic ballistic missile was used in the assault. (CBS News)
- ✓European leaders condemned the strike. (CBS News)
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- @cbsnews
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- Commercial Newsroom (Tier 6)
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- Reported
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- Corroborated
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- 6 of 15 major US outlets
- Published
- May 25, 2026 at 7:14 AM PDT
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