One Killed in Russian Drone Attack; Kyiv Reports Missile Strikes

A drone attack in Russia's southern Rostov region killed one person and injured two others, according to regional Governor Yuri Slyusar. The strike also ignited a fire in two commercial buildings.

Meanwhile, Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, experienced overnight Russian missile attacks. The head of Kyiv's military administration, Tymur Tkatjenko, urged residents to remain in safe locations until the air alert was lifted. A Reuters journalist reported hearing explosions in Kyiv.

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The enemy is attacking the capital with ballistic missiles. Stay in safe places until the air alert is lifted.

Authorities in the northeastern Ukrainian city of Sumy also reported one fatality from a drone attack. Air raid sirens sounded across Ukraine.

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It was an important coordination meeting that can lead to significant changes.

These incidents followed a call between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and U.S. President Donald Trump, along with French President Emmanuel Macron. Zelenskyy described the meeting as important for coordination and potential significant changes, expressing gratitude to Trump for his attention to Ukraine and willingness to help bring peace closer. The conversation took place as Trump attended a G7 summit in France.

This is the second Russian air assault on Kyiv this week. A major Russian attack on Monday severely damaged a 1000-year-old monastery, killing 10 people and drawing international condemnation. Trump recently commented that Russia was losing more soldiers than Ukraine.

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I am grateful to President Trump for his attention to Ukraine and his willingness to help bring peace closer.