Kyiv Under Siege: Drone Strikes Heighten Tensions

A mass drone attack struck Kyiv, damaging residential buildings and injuring 11 people. Mayor Vitali Klitschko warned of possible missile threats. The incident occurred amid ongoing conflicts between Ukraine and Russia, as rescue teams and air defense units scrambled to respond to the strikes.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 17-06-2025 04:30 IST | Created: 17-06-2025 04:30 IST
Kyiv Under Siege: Drone Strikes Heighten Tensions
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In a dramatic escalation of hostilities, Kyiv was rocked by a mass drone attack early Tuesday morning, injuring 11 people and causing significant damage to residential areas. City officials and witnesses reported that several districts were hit, with the top floor of an apartment block among the affected sites.

Kyiv's Mayor, Vitali Klitschko, cautioned residents about the looming threat of further aggression, including potential missile attacks. His warnings highlighted the ongoing danger posed by relentless swarms of drones, which advanced on the capital from multiple directions.

As tensions between Ukraine and Russia remain high, efforts at diplomatic resolution continue to falter. Recent talks have yielded limited progress, focusing principally on prisoner exchanges and the repatriation of fallen soldiers' remains. The current attacks underscore the fraught and increasingly volatile nature of the conflict.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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