NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte condemned Russia’s recent use of the Oreshnik missile on Lviv, Ukraine, highlighting the attack as an effort to intimidate Western support while reaffirming the alliance’s unwavering commitment to Ukraine.

Speaking on the escalation, Rutte said, “We saw just last week the use of the Oreshnik missile on Lviv, and continued attacks on civilian and energy infrastructure. Russia is trying to deter us from supporting Ukraine, but we will not be deterred.”

The Oreshnik, a hypersonic intermediate-range ballistic missile first tested by Russia in late 2024, was launched on January 6, 2026, from the Kapustin Yar launch site. The missile struck an aircraft repair facility in Lviv Oblast, covering approximately 900 miles and marking a tactical escalation in Russia’s campaign. Reports from the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) and CNN confirm the strike targeted military infrastructure while also endangering nearby civilian areas.

Rutte’s statement underscores NATO’s determination to maintain support for Ukraine despite growing winter pressures and intensified Russian attacks on energy and military infrastructure. Alliance officials have emphasized that the strike demonstrates Russia’s strategic intent to intimidate but will not alter NATO’s defensive and logistical assistance.

The Secretary General’s remarks reflect NATO’s ongoing commitment to deterrence and solidarity with Ukraine, signaling that further aggression by Moscow will not disrupt Western support or the broader security framework in Europe.