The Latest Breaking News from Kyiv

Leaders keep a wary eye on Belarus after Russia's biggest missile attack of the year on Ukraine

The exiled opposition leader of Belarus is visiting Kyiv a day after Russia's largest missile attack on Ukraine this year

AAP · May 25

Belarus warned not to get ‘dragged into Russia’s war’ as opposition leader visits Ukraine

The exiled opposition leader of Belarus visited Kyiv a day after Russia's largest missile attack on Ukraine this year

The Independent UK · May 25

Zelenskyy visits damaged Kyiv sites after Russian missile and drone assault

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited damaged buildings and the Chernobyl Museum in Kyiv after a major Russian missile and drone attack that killed at least two people and wounded dozens.

Euronews · May 25

Ukraine war briefing: Putin accused of ‘reckless nuclear brinkmanship’ in Oreshnik missile strike on Kyiv

Russia’s deadly attack condemned across Europe; Macron warns Belarusian leader Lukashenko to stay out of the war, source says. What we know on day 1,552

The Guardian - AU · May 25

Russia Launches Hypersonic Ballistic Attack on Ukraine Overnight: Reports Say the Strike Killed at Least 4, Injuring Dozens

Russia's hypersonic missile strike on Kyiv marks a significant escalation in the Ukraine conflict, causing civilian casualties and widespread damage, as international condemnation and calls for support intensify.

International Business Times UK · May 24

How Deadly Is Russia's Oreshnik — The Hypersonic Missile That Just Hit Kyiv?

Kyiv experienced a severe missile strike involving the rare Oreshnik weapon, causing chaos and fatalities. The attack signifies a major escalation in the conflict, impacting regional security dynamics.

International Business Times UK · May 24

European leaders condemn Russia's deadly ballistic missile attack on Ukraine

European Union leaders are considering putting further pressure on Russia in response to intense bombing of the Ukrainian capital in the early hours of Sunday. Russian forces fired a nuclear-capable missile in one of their heaviest barrages of the war so far.

Radio France Internationale · May 24

Putin launches huge attack on Ukraine with high speed missile and 600 drones after threatening revenge

At least four people died and dozens more were injured in the deadly attacks on the Kyiv region

The Independent UK · May 24

Russia hits Kyiv with hypersonic ballistic missile in ‘deranged’ attack

Assault hits water facility, market, residential buildings and schools, killing at least four and injuring dozens

The Guardian - UK · May 24

Missile attacks on Ukraine demonstrate Putin’s ‘weakness’, Cooper says

Russia launched a wave of missiles and drones overnight into Sunday, with Kyiv the main target.

Evening Standard · May 24