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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,254

Here are the key events on day 1,254 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Al Jazeera · Aug 1, 2025

Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy calls for ‘regime change’ in Russia as attack on Kyiv kills 26

Ukrainian president says Moscow can be ‘pushed’ to stop war while Donald Trump denounces Russia’s ‘disgusting’ actions. What we know on day 1,255

The Guardian - AU · Aug 1, 2025

Boy, 6, among dead in Russian drone and missile attack on Kyiv

Seven people were killed and around 50 people were wounded in the strikes on the Ukrainian capital

Evening Standard · Jul 31, 2025

Photos of the latest Russian drone and missile attack in Kyiv

Ukrainian authorities say a Russian drone and missile attack on Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, killed a number of people, including a 6-year-old boy, and wounded dozens of others. A large part of a nine-story residential building collapsed after it was struck.

The Independent UK · Jul 31, 2025

Russia's missile and drone strike on Kyiv kills 13, including a child, and injures 130

Russia launched a missile and drone attack on Kyiv overnight on Thursday, killing 13 people and injuring more than 130. A nine-story building was heavily damaged, with rescue teams on site.

Euronews · Jul 31, 2025

Russia Strikes Kill Six In Kyiv, Moscow Says Captured Key Town

Russian strikes on Kyiv killed at least six people, officials said Thursday, as Moscow claimed the capture of a town that had been a key stronghold for the Ukrainian army in the east of the country.

International Business Times · Jul 31, 2025

Russia hits Kyiv with missile and drone attack, killing 6 and injuring 52

Ukrainian authorities say a Russian drone and missile attack on Ukraine’s capital killed at least six people including a 6-year-old boy

The Independent UK · Jul 31, 2025

Ukraine parliament to vote on law to restore powers of anti-corruption bodies

Move follows protests in Ukrainian cities over bill passed last week that curtailed independence of two bodies

The Guardian - UK · Jul 30, 2025

Ukraine marks Olenivka prison blast anniversary in Kyiv

Soldiers and civilians gathered in Kyiv’s Independence Square on Monday to mark three years since the deadly explosion at Olenivka prison that killed 53 Ukrainian prisoners of war.

Euronews · Jul 29, 2025

Overnight strikes on Ukraine kill 25 as Trump sets Russia new truce deadline

Missile attack on prison in frontline region of Zaporizhzhia kills 16 as Kyiv hopes for US action against Moscow

The Guardian - UK · Jul 29, 2025