May 24, 2025
Kyiv Suffers Massive Russian Drone and Missile Strike; 15 Injured
Kyiv faced a massive Russian attack overnight with 15 injured amid explosions and gunfire as many sought shelter in subway stations
The attack involved 14 ballistic missiles and 250 Shahed drones, with Ukrainian forces neutralizing 245 using anti-air systems and electronic warfare
Debris caused damage across six districts, sparking fires in Solomianskyi and leaving Obolon district hardest hit, with 5 wounded and homes destroyed
Kyiv’s military administration called it one of the most extensive combined attacks on the capital, with air raid alerts lasting over 7 hours
The assault followed a major prisoner swap involving 1,000 prisoners from each side, brokered during a meeting in Istanbul last week
Ukraine’s President confirmed 390 Ukrainians were released in the first phase, while Russia’s Ministry reported prisoners being sent to Belarus for medical care
Despite the swap, battles rage along the 1,000-km front line as Russia continues deep strikes and Ukraine resists without agreeing to a ceasefire
Russia proposed draft peace terms but remains far from Ukraine’s demand for a ceasefire as a first step toward resolving the 3-year-old conflict
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