Russia Launches Massive Missile, Drone Strikes on Kyiv Killing Four, Dozens Injured

Russian forces launched a massive missile and drone attack on Kyiv, killing at least four people, including a 14-year-old girl, and injuring around 30 others, according to Ukrainian officials. The strikes targeted multiple districts, destroying residential buildings and a shopping mall, with Ukrainian air defenses attempting to intercept some missiles and drones. The attack occurred amid stalled diplomatic efforts led by US President Donald Trump to broker peace between Russia and Ukraine, with Moscow and Kyiv trading blame over the impasse. Kyiv's mayor, Vitali Klitschko, described the assault as one of the worst in the over three-year conflict, while rescue teams worked to pull people from rubble across the city. The attack follows continued Russian strikes across Ukraine and highlights the ongoing challenges in ending the war despite recent high-level talks. Ukrainian officials emphasize the systematic targeting of residential areas, underscoring the severe human toll and infrastructure damage from the offensive.