Russia Strikes Kyiv With Missiles, Drones, Killing 14: Ukrainian Officials

Despite ongoing hostilities, Moscow signaled its willingness to take part in a fresh round of peace talks in Istanbul.

Firefighters extinguish a blaze following a Russian strike in the Kyiv region of Ukraine on May 25, 2025. Sergei Supinsky/AFP via Getty Images

At least 14 people were killed when Russian forces struck multiple targets in Kyiv, Ukrainian officials said on June 17.

More than 25 targets—including critical infrastructure— were hit in several waves of overnight missile and drone strikes, according to Kyiv officials.