Russia strikes Bila Tserkva with Oreshnik missile – social media

Russia has likely struck the city of Bila Tserkva in Kyiv Oblast with an Oreshnik medium-range ballistic missile.

Source: Telegram channels; videos published by eyewitnesses on social media

Details: Footage published online appears to show the characteristic impact sequence involving the separation of warheads, followed by a series of powerful explosions.

At present, officials from the Ukrainian Air Force and local authorities have not commented on the situation. There is no information regarding the extent of the damage or possible civilian casualties.

The strike may be the third recorded use of this type of weapon by Russian forces against Ukraine.

Russia first used the Oreshnik missile during a strike on Dnipro on 21 November 2024.

The second recorded use of the Oreshnik medium-range ballistic missile occurred during a strike on Lviv Oblast on 9 January 2026.

Background: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, citing intelligence from Kyiv's US and European partners, said Russia could be preparing a strike involving the Oreshnik missile.

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