Kyiv Under Fire: Deadly Drone and Missile Attack Amidst Prisoner Exchange

Kyiv Under Fire: At Least 15 Injured in Large-Scale Air Attack A large-scale air attack on Kyiv, Ukraine, in the early hours of Saturday, May 24th, left at least 15 people injured and resulted in an unknown number of fatalities, according to Ukrainian authorities. The attack, which involved both drones and missiles, targeted multiple locations within the city and other regions of the country. The assault coincided with a significant prisoner exchange between Russia and Ukraine, a rare instance of negotiation amidst escalating conflict. "Other regions also were attacked, and there are dead," Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated in an official address. The attack's timing, alongside the prisoner exchange, is raising questions about potential motivations and strategies. Videos from Ukraine's State Emergency Service show emergency crews battling fires in Kyiv's Solomyanskyi district. The intensity of the fires, as shown in the footage, underscores the severity of the attack. Authorities are continuing to assess the extent of the damage and are monitoring for any further attacks. The international community is closely watching the situation, and the incident is likely to further strain relations between Russia and Ukraine. Despite the devastation, the prisoner exchange offers a glimmer of hope for potential de-escalation, although the future remains uncertain.