Kallas says Russia attacks Ukrainian cities with Oreshnik missile after battlefield failures

What happened

Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas said on May 24 that Russia has failed to meet its objectives on the battlefield in Ukraine and is instead targeting city centers with strikes involving the Oreshnik missile, according to New Voice Ukraine.

The central claim remains unconfirmed in the supplied material and should be treated as hearsay until corroborated by another reliable source or a named official. This assessment suggests a possible tactical shift by Russia from front-line engagements to striking urban areas, which may have significant implications for civilian safety and the progression of the conflict.

The use of the Oreshnik missile in such strikes, as described by Kallas, has not been independently verified and must be treated as an attributed claim at this stage.

Known from the source

• Kaja Kallas stated that Russia has failed to achieve battlefield goals in Ukraine.
• Kallas attributed to Russia the use of Oreshnik missiles in attacks on city centers.

What remains unclear

No additional confirmation or detail on the impact of these strikes or on the extent of Russia’s battlefield setbacks was provided in the source material.

What remains unclear: Confirm whether the central claim is corroborated; until then treat it as unconfirmed/hearsay. Independent verification of Russia’s use of Oreshnik missiles in city strikes. Confirmation of Russia’s battlefield performance as claimed by Kallas. Ensure all attributions to Kallas and New Voice Ukraine are clear and precise.

Evidence note

This story contains report-led claims. The article keeps those claims attributed and treats them as unconfirmed/hearsay unless independently corroborated.

Original source: New Voice Ukraine. Open the source.