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U.S. and Ukraine Step Up Pressure After Russian Hypersonic Strike on Lviv Aircraft Plant

Zelensky urges partners to keep all pressure options available, signaling a pivot to tougher diplomacy after the strike.

Overview

  • Russia says an Oréshnik hypersonic missile disabled the State Aircraft Repair Plant in Lviv as part of wider strikes using Iskander, Kalibr and large drone swarms.
  • Ukrainian officials displayed missile debris, estimated speeds near 13,000 km/h and labeled the attack a war crime while rejecting Moscow’s claim of reprisal.
  • At an emergency UN Security Council session, the U.S. envoy called the assault “very negative,” urged Russia to move from words to action and highlighted President Trump’s push for a negotiated end.
  • European representatives condemned the strikes, pointed to damage to energy infrastructure and risks close to Poland, and urged stronger pressure on Moscow.
  • Zelensky reported coordination with the U.S. team on upcoming meetings and draft documents and renewed calls for more air-defense systems.