Russia’s Defense Ministry claimed Monday that it hit an aviation repair plant in Ukraine’s western Lviv region last week with an Oreshnik ballistic missile, marking the first time either side has publicly named the alleged target of the strike.

In Lviv, a series of loud explosions was heard during the night of January 8–9. Online reports claimed a strike by the Oreshnik system, but this information has not been officially confirmed. Everything known about the situation in Lviv is detailed in the RBC-Ukraine report below.

Lviv Mayor Andrii Sadovyi has said it is currently unknown whether Russia used an Oreshnik missile in the attack on Lviv Oblast on 8 January.

Analysts say Russia's new Oreshnik hypersonic missile will continues to pose challenges for NATO after Moscow used the weapon for a second time in Ukraine.

According to the report, the three leaders held a phone call to coordinate their foreign policy positions. They described the Oreshnik strike on Ukraine as an “unacceptable escalation.” Read also: Russia hits Lviv with Oreshnik missile in rare strike near EU and NATO borders A spokesperson for Starmer said the prime minister believes “Russia used