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Russian Missile and Drone Strikes Devastate Kyiv, Killing Nine and Injuring Over 60

The attack, one of the deadliest on Kyiv since the war began, coincides with U.S. efforts to broker a peace deal that Ukraine has rejected for legitimizing Russian territorial gains.

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A ballistic missile explodes in the sky over the city during a Russian drone strike in Kyiv, Ukraine, April 24, 2025.
An injured woman sits with her dog near a house destroyed by a Russian airstrike.
A ballistic missile explodes in the sky over Kyiv during a Russian drone strike.

Overview

  • Russia launched a coordinated drone and missile assault on Kyiv in the early hours of April 24, killing at least nine people and injuring over 60, including six children.
  • The strikes hit five districts in Kyiv, causing fires in residential and administrative buildings and leaving search-and-rescue teams working to locate survivors under the rubble.
  • Kharkiv also faced a barrage of at least seven missiles, with local officials reporting damage in densely populated areas and urging residents to remain cautious.
  • Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reiterated his demand for an immediate, full, and unconditional ceasefire, condemning the attacks as targeting civilians.
  • U.S. President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance continue to push for a peace deal that would freeze territorial lines and recognize Russian-held areas, including Crimea, a proposal Ukraine firmly opposes.