Russia launches worst attack on Kyiv in months as Trump fights for peace deal

Published April 24, 2025 9:09am ET



Russia launched one of its worst attacks in months on the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv overnight as the war between the two countries continues despite U.S. hopes for a peaceful end to the conflict.

Ukrainian officials said Russia launched 70 missiles and 145 drones on Kyiv. Ukraine’s Office of the Prosecutor General said the attacks killed at least eight people and injured more than 70. It also said the attacks damaged residential buildings, metro station windows, restaurants, and cars.

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