Kyiv hit by barrage of drone strikes as Putin spurns Trump's truce bid
Summary
Overnight, Kyiv experienced heavy drone strikes from Russia, breaking a record with 550 drones and 11 missiles, according to Ukrainian authorities. The strikes happened soon after a call between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, where Trump expressed disappointment over Putin's unwillingness to end the conflict. The attacks resulted in injuries and significant damage in Kyiv.Key Facts
- Russia launched 550 drones and 11 missiles at Kyiv overnight, setting a new record for this type of attack.
- Ukrainian authorities reported intensive strikes across almost every district in Kyiv.
- A Ukrainian counterattack resulted in one civilian death in Russia near the Ukrainian border.
- Air raid alerts in Kyiv lasted over eight hours due to multiple attack waves.
- The Ukrainian air force noted that 72 drones managed to get past air defenses during the strikes.
- Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin had a phone call just hours before the strikes, but Trump noted no progress towards ending the conflict.
- Ukrainian officials condemned the attacks and called for stronger sanctions against Russia.
- The war in Ukraine began in February 2022, with ongoing heavy fighting and stalled ceasefire talks.
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