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Russian Strikes Injure 83, Cripple Kyiv; Ukraine Seeks Aid

5/26/2026

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On May 24, Russian missile and drone strikes on Kyiv injured at least 83 people and destroyed a water-supply facility, a marketplace and schools.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov urged U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on May 25 to evacuate diplomats from Kyiv.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha led over 70 foreign missions to the strike sites, calling for intensified pressure on Moscow, accelerated aid, expanded air-defence and sanctions.

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On May 24, Russian missile and drone strikes on Kyiv injured at least 83 people and destroyed a water-supply facility, a marketplace and schools.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov urged U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on May 25 to evacuate diplomats from Kyiv.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha led over 70 foreign missions to the strike sites, calling for intensified pressure on Moscow, accelerated aid, expanded air-defence and sanctions.