Hostile Russian Assault on Kiev Leaves at Least 15 Casualties; Trump's Peace Initiative Faces Setbacks
In an unexpected turn of events, Kyiv, the capital city of Ukraine, was subjected to a massive overnight attack by Russian forces. According to local officials, the attack was announced early Thursday morning.
The assault, which involved the firing of at least 629 drones and missiles, targeted several key locations in the city. Among the damaged buildings were the European Union delegation building and the British Council building. Fortunately, no staff were harmed in these incidents.
The attack resulted in a devastating toll. At least 18 people, including four children, lost their lives in the attack. Among the young victims was a 2-year-old child. Thirty-eight adults and ten minors were injured.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy described the attack as choosing "ballistics over the negotiating table." This marks one of the largest attacks of the war and is the most significant to hit Kyiv since President Donald Trump intensified his push for an end to the Kremlin's war.
In response to this attack, both Brussels and London summoned their Russian ambassadors. The European Union condemned the attack, expressing their solidarity with the people of Ukraine.
The effort to end the war has stalled in the past week, raising concerns about the future of peace negotiations. As the world watches, let us hope for a swift resolution to this conflict and an end to the suffering of the Ukrainian people.
