Russia attacked Ukraine overnight. They used a new missile called Oreshnik. This missile caused a lot of damage. Sadly, four people died. Twenty-five people were injured in Kyiv, the capital city. The attack happened late Thursday. It also damaged buildings in Lviv, a city in western Ukraine. This makes people worry more about the war. It also makes them worry about safety in Europe.
Russia's Defence Ministry said this was a response. They said Ukraine attacked President Putin's home with a drone. This happened in December. Ukraine's officials strongly deny this. Andrii Sybiha, Ukraine's Foreign Minister, said Russia's reason was not true. He called it "hallucinations." He said the attack is a big danger to Europe. Lviv is near the border with Poland. This could cause problems for the whole region.
The Oreshnik missile is very fast. It can travel long distances. Russia has not used this missile much before. It was first seen in November 2024. This missile can break into many smaller parts. These parts explode everywhere. Videos of the attack were shared online. They show how strong the attack was.
Some experts think Russia wants to scare Ukraine. They also want to show their strength to other countries. Russia feels left out of peace talks. They are angry about the idea of European soldiers going to Ukraine. This could change the war.
The attack happened after a quiet period. This shows Russia is being tougher. The European Union did not believe Ukraine attacked Putin's home. This makes it harder to know what is true. The Oreshnik missile is not used often. This shows how Russia sees the world situation. The world must now deal with this new danger.