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Massive Russian Drone and Missile Barrage Strikes Kyiv After Prisoner Exchange

Ukraine intercepts most of the 250 drones and 14 missiles as Russian strikes injure civilians and damage infrastructure across seven regions.

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An explosion lights up the sky over Kyiv.
Residents look at an apartment building in Kyiv, Ukraine, that was damaged during a Russian attack, on Saturday.
Emergency workers navigates his colleagues at the site of residential building damaged after a Russian attack in Kyiv, Ukraine, Saturday, May 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Alex Babenko)

Overview

  • Kyiv faced one of its largest air assaults of the war, with 250 drones and 14 ballistic missiles targeting civilian areas overnight into May 24.
  • Ukrainian air defenses intercepted 245 drones and six missiles, though debris caused injuries and significant damage in multiple Kyiv districts.
  • At least 15 people were injured in Kyiv, with fires and destruction reported in residential buildings, a shopping center, and other infrastructure.
  • The attacks coincided with the first phase of a 1,000-for-1,000 prisoner exchange between Russia and Ukraine, with 390 individuals swapped on each side.
  • Ukrainian President Zelensky called for stronger sanctions on Russia, accusing Moscow of prolonging the war and undermining peace efforts.