At least 7 killed in large-scale attack on Kyiv a day before NATO summit begins

At least 7 people died when Russia launched waves of missiles and drones targeting Kyiv overnight into Monday, authorities said, hours after Ukraine’s president warned that another large-scale attack was imminent. Another 24 were wounded, said Tymur Tkachenko, Kyiv’s City Military Administration head said in a post on Telegram. A residential building in the Podilskyi … Read more

Russia launches deadly hourslong attack on Kyiv

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Russia’s Large-Scale Attack on Kyiv Kills Nearly Two Dozen People 00:31 Now Playing Russia launches deadly hourslong attack on Kyiv 01:09 UP NEXT Ukrainian military releases video showing strikes in Russian-held Crimea 00:18 Ukraine launches drone strikes on Moscow 01:04 … Read more

Large Russian attack on Kyiv kills at least 13, injures scores more, mayor says

Kyiv, Ukraine — Russia launched a large-scale attack on Ukraine’s capital overnight into Thursday that killed at least 13 people and injured scores, authorities said. Loud explosions shook Kyiv for hours. The attack with ballistic and cruise missiles and drones damaged buildings and civilian infrastructure across the city. Many residents took shelter at metro stations … Read more

Deadly Russian attacks fuel blaze at centuries-old monastery in Kyiv

Russia’s defense ministry denied responsibility, saying that the damage was caused by “a missile from a U.S.-made Patriot” missile system, which Ukraine uses for air defense. NBC News has reached out to Zelenskyy’s office for comment on the claim, while Yuriy Ihnat, a spokesperson for Ukraine’s Air Force, said that a Russian drone had hit … Read more

Russia targets Kyiv with massive overnight attack

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing Russia targets Kyiv with massive overnight attack 01:49 UP NEXT Russian drone intended for Ukraine injures two people in Romania 00:46 Putin Says He Believes Ukraine War is ‘Coming to an End’ 00:24 Ukraine accuses Russia of violating … Read more

U.S. dismisses claim its diplomats have fled Kyiv as Zelenskyy pens Trump letter asking for air defense

The United States on Thursday reiterated that its diplomats remained in Kyiv despite Russia’s escalating threats, dismissing a suggestion from the European Union’s top diplomat that Washington had evacuated the Ukrainian capital. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The restated American commitment to the city came … Read more

Russia pressures U.S., Ukraine’s allies to flee Kyiv, threatening ‘systematic strikes’

Moscow says more attacks like it could be coming. Russia’s Foreign Ministry warned Monday that it would conduct “systematic strikes” against military targets in Kyiv, including what it called “decision-making centers.” It said this would be in retaliation for a drone attack last week that authorities said killed 21 people including students at a college … Read more

Russia launches heavy missile strikes on Kyiv after Ukraine drone attack

A large ballistic missile attack pounded Kyiv early on Sunday local time, authorities said, wounding at least five people after Moscow threatened retaliation for strikes in Russian-occupied eastern Ukraine. Loud explosions were heard in the Ukrainian capital, causing a residential building near the government district to shake, while dozens took shelter in an underground metro … Read more