One of the largest missile attacks with hundreds of drones and ballistic missiles launched Saturday night (24.5.2025) Russia against its capital Ukraine.
At least 14 people were injured in the attacks that Russia launched in Ukraine, the Kiev military administration said in a Telegram post today.
The Ukrainian Air Force announced that Russia fired on Ukraine over last night 14 ballistic rockets and 250 drones Great range.
According to the same source, the main objective of Russian rockets and drones was Kiev.
“Fragments of Russian rockets and drones are removed in Kyiv. Rescue operations continue at the points of attacks and debris – wherever needed. There were many fires and explosions in the city during the night. Once again, homes, cars, businesses have been damaged. Unfortunately, there are injuries, ”wrote Volodimir Zelenski.
“It was a difficult night for the whole of Ukraine – 250 impact drones, the absolute majority of which were Iranian” shahad “, and 14 ballistic missiles. The areas of Odessa, Vinica, Sumi, Harkov, Donetsk, Kiev and Dnipro were damaged. All attacks targeted civilians. There are deaths. My condolences to their families and loved ones, ”he continued.
“With all such attack, the world is becoming more and more confident that the continuation of the war is in the hands of Moscow. Ukraine has often suggested a ceasefire – as clear as the sky. Everything has been ignored. It is clear that much stronger pressure on Russia must be exerted to get results and start real diplomacy. We expect sanctions from the United States, Europe and all our partners. Only additional sanctions aimed at basic sectors of the Russian economy will force Moscow to cease fire. Thanks to everyone who helps us and support us, ”he concludes.
Fragments of Russian missiles and drones are being cleared in Kyiv. Rescue and emergency operations are ongoing at the sites of strikes and debris impacts — wherever they are needed. There were many fires and explosions in the city overnight. Once again, residential buildings,… pic.twitter.com/F3szA4gCJz
– Volodymyr Zelenskyy / (@zelenskyyua) May 24, 2025
“Explosions in the capital. Anti -aircraft defense systems have been activated. The city is combined by the enemy, “the Mayor of Kiev said at dawn Row In a post on the Telegram platform.
The mayor of Kiev and the Regional Military Administration reported fires from debris falls in various parts of the capital.
Attacks are marked as the Russia and Ukraine began exchange of prisoners of warin the context of an agreement reached days ago in Constantinople.
Kyiv was attacked overnight with russian drones and ballistic missiles.
A shopping center was damaged and residential buildings were on fire.
There are already 8 victims! pic.twitter.com/A8uypW1tJs
– Jürgen enjoyment (@jurgen_nauditt) May 24, 2025
On Friday, 270 military and 120 civilians were exchanged on each side. The exchange of prisoners is expected to continue on Saturday and Sunday.
“As soon as the exchange is completed, we will be ready to forward to the Ukrainian side the draft of the Russian side, which is in the process of finalization,” Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said.
The leader of Russian diplomacy noted that this draft contains “the terms of a sustainable, overall and long -term agreement” to settle the war in Ukraine.