Russia suspected of using "Hazel" missiles to strike Kyiv, no response from Russia yet

In the early hours of the 24th local time, which is the morning of the 24th Beijing time, multiple strong explosions were heard in Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine, and Ukrainian air defense forces implemented interceptions. The head of the Kyiv City Military Administration, Tkachenkо, announced via social media that Kyiv was subjected to a large-scale missile and drone attack, resulting in damage to some buildings and injuries to personnel. Ukrainian sources reported that the Russian military launched dozens of missiles at Kyiv from multiple directions. In the early hours of the 24th local time, the Ukrainian Air Force had issued a threat regarding the incoming "Zircon" missiles. Ukrainian sources reported that the Russian military allegedly launched "Zircon" missiles.

As for the claims from the Ukrainian side, the Russian side has not yet responded. The "Zircon" is a new type of hypersonic medium-range ballistic missile developed by Russia, capable of carrying nuclear warheads and attacking targets at speeds of up to Mach 10.

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On the morning of the 22nd local time, the head of the Luhansk region appointed by Russia, Pasechnik, stated that Ukrainian drones attacked the teaching building and dormitory of the Starobilsk Vocational College at night. At the time of the attack, there were 86 minors aged 14 to 18 on campus. On the same day, Russian President Putin stated that there were no military facilities or special department facilities near the attacked college. Putin emphasized that there is no evidence to suggest that these drones hit the school dormitory because they were shot down or deviated from their flight path. He has instructed the Russian Ministry of Defense to submit plans for retaliatory strikes.

On the 23rd, the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations reported that the death toll from the attack on the Starobilsk Vocational College had risen to 21.