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Russia Launches Drone and Missile Barrage Killing 15 in Kyiv as G7 Summit Unfolds

Ukraine condemns the assault as pure terrorism, urging global partners to strengthen their response.

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Overview

  • An eight-hour assault on Kyiv involved 175 drones, 14 cruise missiles and two ballistic missiles, killing at least 15 people and injuring over 100.
  • Officials report that Russia fired over 440 drones and 32 missiles at targets across Ukraine, striking 27 locations in the capital overnight.
  • A nine-story apartment block in Solomianskyi district was leveled, and schools and vital infrastructure also suffered direct hits.
  • Among the dead was a 62-year-old U.S. citizen, Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko said.
  • The attack unfolded as President Zelensky attended the G7 summit in Canada, underscoring Ukraine’s appeal for accelerated military and diplomatic support.