Russia strikes Kyiv with deadly barrage on eve of Nato summit
On Monday, Russia launched ballistic missiles at Ukraine's Kyiv region, resulting in the deaths of at least eight individuals and injuring many others, according to officials. This attack marked the second on the capital and its vicinity within a week, highlighting an escalation in long-range assaults from both sides as the conflict extends beyond four years since Russia's full-scale invasion. Ahead of a NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, set to commence on Tuesday, US President Donald Trump and Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky are anticipated to address the ongoing war. Following their discussions, Trump intends to engage with Russian President Vladimir Putin in an effort to revive stalled peace negotiations. An Agence France-Presse reporter in Kyiv noted over ten explosions during a missile alert early Monday.
Key facts
- Russia struck Kyiv region with ballistic missiles on Monday
- At least eight people killed and dozens wounded
- Attack occurred on eve of Nato summit in Turkey
- Second assault on capital in less than a week
- Both sides have increased long-range attacks
- US President Donald Trump and Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky expected to discuss war at summit
- Trump plans to speak with Russian leader Vladimir Putin after summit
- Agence France-Presse journalist heard more than 10 explosions during ballistic missile alert
Entities
Institutions
- Nato
- Agence France-Presse
- Telegram
Locations
- Kyiv
- Ukraine
- Turkey
- Ankara
- Russia
- United States
- Washington