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On day 1,416 of the Russia-Ukraine war, a Russian attack on Kyiv resulted in four deaths and widespread infrastructure damage, while other regions experienced shelling, drone attacks, and territorial advances. International reactions included condemnations, sanctions, and diplomatic efforts to address the conflict and protect healthcare facilities.
The UK, Germany, and France condemned Russia's use of the hypersonic missile Oreshnik in Ukraine, calling it unacceptable and escalatory, with Ukraine planning international action. Russia claimed the attack was a response to an alleged Ukrainian attempt on Putin, which Ukraine and the US deny. The missile strike damaged infrastructure in Ukraine, and Kyiv suffered a severe missile and drone attack that left half the city without heat amid cold weather, causing casualties and infrastructure damage.
Kyiv was hit by a large-scale Russian missile and drone attack, injuring 32 people and causing significant damage, including power outages, just before a planned meeting between Zelensky and Trump. The attack involved hypersonic missiles, ballistic missiles, and drones, and occurred amid ongoing tensions and energy crises in Ukraine.
The Trump administration responded cautiously to Russia's attack on Kyiv, which resulted in at least 23 deaths, emphasizing the need for both sides to end the conflict, while international leaders called for negotiations and criticized the attack's impact on civilians.
Russia claims to have captured the key Ukrainian town of Chasiv Yar after intense fighting, which could threaten Ukraine's fortress cities in Donetsk. Meanwhile, Russia launched a major missile and drone attack on Kyiv, resulting in multiple casualties, including children, and significant destruction. The conflict continues to escalate with ongoing ground advances and heavy bombardments.
Ukraine faces intensified Russian attacks, including a major drone assault on Kyiv and a strike on the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, which lost power and relies on emergency generators. Ukrainian and US leaders discuss strengthening air defenses amid ongoing conflict, with recent exchanges of prisoners and international support efforts. US President Trump expressed disappointment after a call with Putin, highlighting the ongoing tensions and escalation in the war.
Russia launched a large-scale missile and drone attack on Kyiv and Odesa, targeting residential and industrial areas, with Ukraine intercepting most of the projectiles. The attack follows Ukraine's recent operations against Russian airbases, and Russia's tactics have evolved to involve high-altitude, concentrated strikes on specific cities, with Israel providing Ukraine with Patriot missile systems for defense.
Ukrainian officials reported a "massive" Russian drone and missile attack on Kyiv, resulting in at least two deaths and two injuries. Ukrainian drones targeted several regions in western Russia, damaging four Russian military aircraft. Russia claimed to have destroyed four Ukrainian military boats in the Black Sea, while six Ukrainian soldiers were killed in a helicopter incident in Russian-occupied territory. Additionally, Russia's foreign minister will discuss a potential alternative to the Black Sea grain deal with Turkey, and EU countries have increased imports of Russian LNG despite commitments to reduce reliance on Russian fossil fuels. Poland's parliament approved a "Russian influence" panel, and social media platforms were criticized for failing to tackle Russian disinformation. Lithuania summoned the Vatican's top diplomat over Pope Francis' comments on Russian imperialism. The Badminton World Federation announced that Russian and Belarusian athletes can compete as "neutral" athletes, and the US urged North Korea not to sell weapons to Russia for the war in Ukraine. The EU urged member countries to order more ammunition for Ukraine, and investigators are considering all causes for the plane crash that killed the Wagner mercenary chief and top commanders.