Russia launched a missile and drone attack on Kyiv, killing at least one person and damaging infrastructure just a day before a high-stakes meeting between President Zelenskyy and U.S. The strikes targeted energy infrastructure and residential buildings, resulting in reported casualties and damage across several city districts. Kyiv’s air defenses intercepted a large portion of the barrage, but the timing is widely viewed as a move by Moscow to exert pressure ahead of diplomatic talks. This escalation underscores the volatile environment as world leaders prepare to discuss potential paths toward ending the conflict.
Date: December 28, 2025. Source: apnews.com