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Russia attacks Kyiv, killing 1 and wounding many ahead of Ukraine-US talks

December 27, 2025

Early on December 27, 2025, Russia launched a missile and drone attack on Kyiv, resulting in at least one death and numerous injuries. This strike occurred just before high-level diplomatic talks between Ukraine and the U. S. aimed at discussing peace negotiations.

Russia attacks Kyiv, killing 1 and wounding many ahead of Ukraine-US talks

Credit: Rescuers work on the scene of a building damaged by a Russian attack in Kyiv, Ukraine, Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025.Efrem Lukatsky/APhide captiontoggle captionEfrem Lukatsky/AP

Key Highlights

The attack killed one person and wounded at least 27 others.
Heavy shelling and explosions were reported across Kyiv and surrounding areas.
The strikes happened ahead of scheduled talks between President Zelenskyy and President Trump.
European leaders were also set to speak with Zelenskyy on the same day.
The attack is part of ongoing conflict and efforts for peace negotiations.

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Russia attacks Kyiv, killing 1 and wounding many ahead of Ukraine-US talks

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