Russia's Drone Attack on Kyiv Injures 7, Sparks Fires Ahead of Ceasefire Talks

Russia launched a drone attack on Kyiv overnight, injuring at least seven people and causing fires in high-rise buildings across the city. Mayor Vitali Klitschko described the assault as a 'massive enemy drone attack,' with debris from downed drones igniting fires in the historic Podil and Dniprovskyi districts. Emergency services responded to multiple districts where fires were reported, and the regional governor noted additional injuries and property damage in surrounding areas. As the attack unfolded, Kyiv remained under air raid alerts for over five hours, indicating a severe threat level. The United States is advocating for a peace deal between Ukraine and Russia, aiming for a partial ceasefire focused on halting strikes on energy infrastructure. Both sides continue to deny targeting civilians amid ongoing hostilities in the region.