A Russian drone and missile attack on Kyiv on Thursday left more than 10 people dead and 48 injured, according to official sources. The strike also caused significant damage to the EU mission in the Ukrainian capital, which was affected by shockwaves from the explosions.
The assault, described as the deadliest on the capital in recent months, comes less than 14 days after a summit in Alaska, where US President Donald Trump had tried but did not secure a commitment from his Russian counterpart towards a ceasefire or a peace deal.
I strongly condemn these brutal attacks, a clear sign that Russia rejects peace & chooses terror. – Marta Kos, EU Commissioner for Enlargement
Terror tactics
Following Thursday’s attack, EU Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos said Russia’s actions were “a clear sign” the country was using terror tactics and not pursuing peace.
In response, President Zelenskyy renewed calls for harsher international sanctions on Moscow. He also confirmed that at least three children were among the dead and said survivors could still be trapped beneath the rubble.
It is crucial now that the world responds firmly. Russia must stop this war it started and continues. – Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine
Staff at EU mission safe
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen confirmed that all staff at the EU delegation in Kyiv were unharmed. She urged Russia to end its indiscriminate attacks on civilian infrastructure and to “join negotiations”.
EU High Representative Kaja Kallas for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy also responded to the attack, calling on Russia to stop.
“While the world seeks a path to peace, Russia responds with missiles. The overnight attack on Kyiv shows a deliberate choice to escalate and mock the peace efforts. Russia must stop the killing and negotiate,” she wrote on X.
According to Ukrainian authorities, the assault involved a coordinated mix of long-range Iranian-designed drones, decoy drones intended to confuse air defences, and both cruise and ballistic missiles.
