Kyiv Under Fire: Russia Launches Major Overnight Attack Amid Prisoner Exchange

Russia's overnight missile and drone barrage on Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities is the latest escalation in the ongoing conflict. Ukrainian forces reported repelling a significant portion of the attack, shooting down dozens of drones and intercepting some missiles. The attack comes amid an ongoing prisoner exchange, the second phase of which saw over 600 Ukrainian and Russian soldiers released on May 24th. Despite the violence, both sides have agreed to fresh peace talks, following a request from former US President Donald Trump. 'This prisoner exchange is a step towards positive developments,' stated one unnamed official. However, tensions remain high, with accusations of bad faith on both sides. The attack also follows several days of Ukrainian drone strikes inside Russia, prompting retaliatory threats from Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.