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Kyiv Hit by Deadly Russian Assault Amid Peace Talks

4/25/2025

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On April 24, 2025, Kyiv was rocked by a brutal missile and drone assault from Russia, claiming at least nine lives and injuring over 70 others. Ukrainian President Zelensky, abruptly returning from South Africa, denounced the attack as a desperate move to sway U.S. support during faltering peace talks, marking one of the deadliest days since July 2024.

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On April 24, 2025, Kyiv was rocked by a brutal missile and drone assault from Russia, claiming at least nine lives and injuring over 70 others. Ukrainian President Zelensky, abruptly returning from South Africa, denounced the attack as a desperate move to sway U.S. support during faltering peace talks, marking one of the deadliest days since July 2024.