A Russian drone and missile attack on Kyiv hits residential areas, killing one and injuring seven. The strike occurs as US and Ukrainian officials prepare for critical peace plan negotiations.
A deadly Russian drone and missile attack struck residential districts in Kyiv early Saturday, killing at least one person and injuring seven others, including a child. The Kyiv drone attack targeted apartment buildings, sparking fires and marking a continued escalation as diplomatic efforts intensify.
Key Details of the Attack:
- Casualties: One man killed, seven injured (including a 13-year-old child).
- Damage: Residential high-rises hit, with fires reported in multiple districts.
- Context: This Kyiv drone attack follows a similar assault earlier in the week that killed seven people.
The bombardment coincided with preparations for high-stakes talks between Ukrainian and US negotiators on an amended American peace plan. The Kyiv drone attack underscores the severe challenges facing diplomacy, as Russian President Vladimir Putin recently reaffirmed his demand for Ukrainian territorial surrender as a precondition for peace.
President Volodymyr Zelensky has pledged to continue the path toward secure peace terms, with a US delegation expected in Moscow next week to discuss the proposal. However, this latest Kyiv drone attack demonstrates that the violent reality on the ground starkly contrasts with the ongoing diplomatic movements.
By James Kisoo
