This is reported by Kyiv24
Ukraine has initiated an urgent meeting of the UN Security Council and the Ukraine-NATO Council in connection with the missile strike by the Russian Federation on the Lviv region, carried out on the night of January 9 using a medium-range ballistic missile “Oreshnik.” Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha emphasized the need for a decisive response from the international community to Russia’s actions.
Threat to the Security of Europe and the World
Following the attack, which occurred near the borders of the European Union and NATO, Andrii Sybiha called for a united effort to counter Russian aggression. He reported that the United States, European partners, and international organizations have been informed about the details of this incident through diplomatic channels.
This strike near the borders of the EU and NATO poses a serious threat to security on the European continent and is a test for the transatlantic community. We demand a decisive response to Russia’s reckless actions. We are informing the United States, European partners, and all countries and international organizations about the details of this dangerous strike through diplomatic channels
The minister also stressed that Russia’s attempt to justify the shelling with a fake “attack on Putin’s residence,” which did not occur, is “absurd.” According to Sybiha, this once again confirms that Russia does not need real reasons for terrorist actions and war, and the use of ballistic missiles near the borders of the EU and NATO represents a global threat that requires an adequate international response.
Consequences of the Attack and Government Reaction
Sybiha also called for increased pressure on Russia, particularly regarding the limitation of the “shadow fleet,” oil revenues, schemes, and Russian assets not only in Europe but worldwide. He urged all responsible states and international organizations to expose Russian disinformation and urgently strengthen sanctions pressure on the aggressor.
On the night of January 9, the Air Command “West” reported that Russian troops struck Lviv with a missile traveling at a speed of about 13,000 kilometers per hour on a ballistic trajectory. The mayor of Lviv, Andrii Sadovyi, clarified that after the alarm was declared in the city, explosions were heard, and the missile hit a critical infrastructure facility. He noted that the type of missile is being determined by the military, and emphasized that this is the first case of ballistic missile use against Lviv. Fortunately, there were no civilian casualties, but destruction has been recorded.
Later, the Russian Ministry of Defense confirmed the use of the “Oreshnik” missile, stating that it was a response to an alleged Ukrainian strike on Putin’s residence in the Novgorod region. The Ukrainian side and its Western partners denied such accusations, emphasizing that Russia is trying to justify escalation and prolong negotiations.
The head of the Lviv Regional State Administration, Maksym Kozytskyi, reported that laboratory studies were conducted at the attack site: the radiation background is within normal limits, and no harmful substances in the air were detected.
At the same time, on the night of January 9, Russian troops launched a massive strike on Kyiv and the Kyiv region, using strike drones, ballistic and cruise missiles. Four people were killed in the capital, 24 were injured, and disruptions in electricity, water supply, and heating were recorded. Among the dead are medical personnel and rescuers. In the Kyiv region, five more people were injured.
The Air Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed the use of a medium-range ballistic missile and reported that Russia used a total of 36 missiles and 242 strike drones (about 150 of which were “Shaheds”). Air defense forces destroyed 244 targets, but 18 missiles and 16 kamikaze drones hit 19 different locations.