13 January 2026

The Russian Oreshnik Strike on Lviv: A Sign of Putin’s Bigger Frustrations & Challenges in 2026

Mick Ryan

Overnight in Ukraine, Russia launched yet another series of coordinated aerial strikes on Ukrainian cities and civilian infrastructure. These strikes are a nightly feature of contemporary life in Ukraine. And like the many raids against the Ukrainian people since 2022, the overnight drone and missile attacks resulted in death, destruction and misery for people across Ukraine.

The image below shows the Russian aerial strikes against Ukraine since the beginning of 2026.

Russia’s aerial strikes against Ukraine since 1 January 2026. Source: Ukrainian Air Force

In the lead up to last night, the President of Ukraine warned his citizens that the evening could see significant Russian strikes against his country. He stated that:

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