Russia hammers Ukraine's capital with major daytime drone strike
Summary
Russia launched a major drone attack on Kyiv, hitting apartment buildings, offices, data centers, and the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine. The strikes killed at least seven people and injured more than 50, continuing Russia’s ongoing military campaign in Ukraine. Meanwhile, diplomatic efforts at the United Nations to end the war showed little progress.Key Facts
- Russia attacked Kyiv during the day using drones, damaging several key sites including the National Academy of Sciences and data centers.
- At least seven people were killed and more than 50 wounded in these attacks across different cities.
- Russian forces also struck a pharmaceutical company, gas stations, and postal service facilities in Ukraine.
- The strikes targeted civilian and economic infrastructure, which Russia says is to disrupt Ukraine's military and grain exports.
- Ukraine launched an offensive called Operation Vivaldi, claiming to have retaken 68 square miles of territory from Russian forces.
- Russia’s Defense Ministry reported hitting cargo ships in the Black Sea to limit Ukraine’s exports.
- Kremlin officials stated swift progress on peace talks with Ukraine is unlikely, blaming recent Ukrainian attacks and political events.
- Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov claimed Western countries oppose peace talks favored by the Trump administration.
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