Ukraine and Russia exchange major strikes on capital cities after peace talks
Also reported by BBC World
Summary
Russia launched multiple missile and drone attacks on Kyiv, Ukraine's capital, causing damage and killing at least two people. This followed peace talks involving U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff meeting with Russian and Ukrainian leaders.Key Facts
- Russia fired 21 ballistic missiles at Kyiv in three waves, hitting homes, energy facilities, a railway station, a metro, shopping centers, and a monastery.
- At least two people were killed and 34 injured in Kyiv and nearby areas due to the strikes.
- Ukraine’s air force reported Russia used both ballistic and cruise missiles and launched 210 drones, shooting down 181 of them.
- Russian attacks also hit a market in Kharkiv region, killing two and injuring 17.
- U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff met with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy in Oslo and Russian President Putin in St. Petersburg as part of peace talks.
- Ukrainian President Zelenskyy said the Russian missile attacks showed no change in Russia’s attitude despite talks.
- Ukraine carried out a large drone attack on Moscow, with over 600 drones involved, damaging several buildings and injuring at least two people.
- Russia’s Defense Ministry claimed to have shot down more than 800 Ukrainian drones during the overnight fighting.
