Russia launches deadly missile and drone attacks on Kyiv ahead of NATO summit

Russia struck the Kyiv region with ballistic missiles on Monday, resulting in at least eight deaths and dozens of injuries, according to authorities. The overnight barrage shattered buildings, with rescue crews working to pull residents from the debris. Seven people were killed within Kyiv itself, and one in the Bucha district northwest of the capital.

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The enemy is striking with ballistic missiles.

The attacks occurred just ahead of a NATO summit in Turkey, scheduled to begin Tuesday. US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy are expected to hold discussions regarding the ongoing war on the sidelines of the summit.

This assault represents the second major attack on Kyiv and its surrounding areas in under a week. Both Ukraine and Russia have escalated their long-range attacks in recent weeks, highlighting the expanding reach of the conflict, which began more than four years ago with Russia's full-scale invasion.

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Following an enemy attack on energy infrastructure near Sevastopol, our city was temporarily left without electricity.

Ukraine has increasingly targeted energy facilities within Russia and Russian-controlled territories. In response, Russia has continued its strikes on Ukrainian infrastructure. Meanwhile, Ukrainian forces are reportedly continuing to fight for the strategic eastern town of Kostyantynivka, a key gateway to Ukrainian positions in the Donetsk region. Ukraine has dismissed Russian claims of capturing the town.

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Fighting is also continuing for Kostyantynivka, which (Russian leader Vladimir) Putin has already claimed as his own, but it is obvious that he will never dare to appear there.