Particle.news
Download on the App Store

Russian Missile-and-Drone Barrage Strikes Kyiv Hours Before ZelenskyTrump Meeting

The strike heightens pressure on U.S.-backed peace talks set for Florida.

Overview

  • Ukrainian officials report nearly 500 drones and about 40 missiles, including Kinzhal hypersonics, with energy and civilian sites in Kyiv listed among the targets.
  • Authorities say at least one person was killed, dozens were injured, and roughly 320,000 households in the capital lost electricity and heating.
  • Ukraine says air defenses intercepted most of the barrage, citing 474 drones and 29 missiles neutralized overnight.
  • Kyiv accuses Belarus of enabling Shahed drone operations from its territory, while Russia claims it struck military facilities and energy infrastructure.
  • Poland temporarily closed two airports and deployed combat aircraft as a precaution, as Zelensky travels to discuss a 20‑point peace proposal with President Trump.