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Russian drone, missile attack devastates Kyiv, Ukraine
Ukraine, Kyiv– A massive Russian drone and missile attack struck Kyiv, Ukraine’s capital, on September 7, 2025, killing at least three people, wounding 18, and setting dozens of buildings on fire, including the government’s headquarters. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported that the attack sparked fires at several high-rise apartment buildings in the city’s west and […]
Massive Russian attack on Kyiv leaves eight dead, dozens wounded
A devastating overnight drone and missile attack on Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, has resulted in the deaths of at least eight people, including two children, with dozens more wounded. The attack, described by Ukrainian authorities as “massive,” saw multiple areas of the city hit, with powerful explosions rocking the city into the early hours of Thursday […]
Tensions rise ahead of crucial Ukraine talks with Trump
Donald Trump, the US President, has sparked controversy ahead of a crucial meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European leaders in Washington. In a series of posts on his Truth Social platform, Trump suggested that Zelenskyy could end the war with Russia “almost immediately” if he wanted to. However, Trump also ruled out allowing […]
Trump Warns of ‘Severe Consequences’ if Putin Refuses to End War
United States President Donald Trump has warned of “very severe consequences” if Russian President Vladimir Putin refuses to end the war in Ukraine following their upcoming summit in Alaska. Trump made the comments on Wednesday after holding a virtual meeting with European leaders, including Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who pressed the US president on the […]
Russia Seeks Full Ukrainian Withdrawal from Donetsk
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has revealed that Russia wants Ukraine to withdraw from the entire eastern region of Donetsk as part of a ceasefire deal. This demand comes ahead of a meeting between Russian leader Vladimir Putin and United States President Donald Trump in Alaska on Friday. Zelenskyy emphasized that Kyiv, which still controls 9,000 […]
Kyiv Toll Rises to 15 as Russian Strikes Defy Trump Ceasefire Demand
A devastating wave of Russian drone and missile strikes hit Kyiv, killing 15 people and injuring 145 others, including 14 children. The attacks, which targeted multiple districts in the Ukrainian capital, brought down an apartment block and damaged several other buildings, including a hospital, school, and kindergarten. The Russian defence ministry claimed it conducted precision […]
Sleeplessness, Death, Destruction: Russian Attacks Torment Kyiv
Al Jazeera cameraman Alasdair Brenard recounts a harrowing experience of life under Russian bombs in Kyiv, Ukraine. The night air raid sirens pierced the silence, warning of incoming drones and ballistic missiles. Brenard’s phone lit up with messages from their Ukrainian producer, Luda, alerting them to the imminent threat. As the explosions grew louder, Brenard […]
Kyiv Hit by Drone Strikes as Putin Rejects Trump’s Truce Bid
A pall of acrid smoke hung over Kyiv on Friday morning following a night of intensive Russian strikes that hit almost every district of the capital, according to Ukrainian authorities. The hours of darkness were punctuated by the staccato of air defense guns, buzz of drones, and large explosions. Ukraine said Russia had fired a […]
Massive Russian Drone Attack Hits Kyiv and Odesa
Russia launched a massive drone attack on Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, and the southern port city of Odesa, killing at least three people and wounding several others. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky described the attack as “one of the largest” on Kyiv, with 315 drones launched overnight into Tuesday. The attack on Kyiv was intense, with air […]