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25-05-2025
- Politics
- The Advertiser
Russian drones attack Kyiv, three dead outside capital
Russian forces have attacked Kyiv and other cities, injuring at least 11 people in the capital and killing three people in towns around it as well as damaging dwellings and other buildings. Officials in the Kyiv region said three people died early on Sunday in two small towns outside the capital. Attacks extended to a string of regional centres, including Ukraine's second-largest city, Kharkiv, as well as Mykolaiv in the south and Ternopil in the west. In Kyiv, Timur Tkachenko, head of the city's military administration, said 11 people were injured in drone strikes. A five-storey apartment building was hit in the Holosiivskyi district just outside the city centre, triggering a fire that damaged the building's exterior. A private home and a business centre were damaged in strikes on other districts. It was the second consecutive night that a mass attack took place. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said it was "a large-scale and vile Russian attack". "Russia fills each day with horror and murder, it's simply dragging out the war. All of this demands a response — a strong response from the United States, from Europe, and from everyone in the world who wants this war to end," he wrote on X. On Friday evening, Russia launched dozens of drones and ballistic missiles at Kyiv overnight in one of the biggest combined aerial attacks on the Ukrainian capital of the three-year war. Several apartment buildings were damaged and 15 people were injured Russia's Defence Ministry reported its air defence units had intercepted or destroyed 95 Ukrainian drones over a four-hour period. The Mayor of Moscow, Sergei Sobyanin, said 12 Ukrainian drones had been intercepted on their way to the capital. Meanwhile, Russia and Ukraine each exchanged 307 of their service personnel on the second day of an extended prisoner swap set to be the largest in the three-year war. US President Donald Trump has suggested the swap could herald a new phase in stop-start efforts to negotiate a peace deal between Moscow and Kyiv. There should be 1000 prisoners released on each side over three days. Saturday's swap was announced by Russia's defence ministry, as well as Zelenskiy. "Tomorrow we expect more," Zelenskiy wrote. "Our goal is to return each and every one of us from Russian captivity." Reuters Television footage showed freed Ukrainian servicemen at a rendezvous point inside Ukraine coming off buses draped in blue and yellow national flags as waiting family members chanted: "Welcome!" Women held up photos of missing servicemen and gathered around returnees to ask about their whereabouts. Footage released by Zelenskiy's office showed one released serviceman in tears and being consoled by a woman in military uniform. People assigned to greet the soldiers handed them mobile phones, so they could call relatives. "I can't believe I'm home," one man said. Russian forces have attacked Kyiv and other cities, injuring at least 11 people in the capital and killing three people in towns around it as well as damaging dwellings and other buildings. Officials in the Kyiv region said three people died early on Sunday in two small towns outside the capital. Attacks extended to a string of regional centres, including Ukraine's second-largest city, Kharkiv, as well as Mykolaiv in the south and Ternopil in the west. In Kyiv, Timur Tkachenko, head of the city's military administration, said 11 people were injured in drone strikes. A five-storey apartment building was hit in the Holosiivskyi district just outside the city centre, triggering a fire that damaged the building's exterior. A private home and a business centre were damaged in strikes on other districts. It was the second consecutive night that a mass attack took place. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said it was "a large-scale and vile Russian attack". "Russia fills each day with horror and murder, it's simply dragging out the war. All of this demands a response — a strong response from the United States, from Europe, and from everyone in the world who wants this war to end," he wrote on X. On Friday evening, Russia launched dozens of drones and ballistic missiles at Kyiv overnight in one of the biggest combined aerial attacks on the Ukrainian capital of the three-year war. Several apartment buildings were damaged and 15 people were injured Russia's Defence Ministry reported its air defence units had intercepted or destroyed 95 Ukrainian drones over a four-hour period. The Mayor of Moscow, Sergei Sobyanin, said 12 Ukrainian drones had been intercepted on their way to the capital. Meanwhile, Russia and Ukraine each exchanged 307 of their service personnel on the second day of an extended prisoner swap set to be the largest in the three-year war. US President Donald Trump has suggested the swap could herald a new phase in stop-start efforts to negotiate a peace deal between Moscow and Kyiv. There should be 1000 prisoners released on each side over three days. Saturday's swap was announced by Russia's defence ministry, as well as Zelenskiy. "Tomorrow we expect more," Zelenskiy wrote. "Our goal is to return each and every one of us from Russian captivity." Reuters Television footage showed freed Ukrainian servicemen at a rendezvous point inside Ukraine coming off buses draped in blue and yellow national flags as waiting family members chanted: "Welcome!" Women held up photos of missing servicemen and gathered around returnees to ask about their whereabouts. Footage released by Zelenskiy's office showed one released serviceman in tears and being consoled by a woman in military uniform. People assigned to greet the soldiers handed them mobile phones, so they could call relatives. "I can't believe I'm home," one man said. Russian forces have attacked Kyiv and other cities, injuring at least 11 people in the capital and killing three people in towns around it as well as damaging dwellings and other buildings. Officials in the Kyiv region said three people died early on Sunday in two small towns outside the capital. Attacks extended to a string of regional centres, including Ukraine's second-largest city, Kharkiv, as well as Mykolaiv in the south and Ternopil in the west. In Kyiv, Timur Tkachenko, head of the city's military administration, said 11 people were injured in drone strikes. A five-storey apartment building was hit in the Holosiivskyi district just outside the city centre, triggering a fire that damaged the building's exterior. A private home and a business centre were damaged in strikes on other districts. It was the second consecutive night that a mass attack took place. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said it was "a large-scale and vile Russian attack". "Russia fills each day with horror and murder, it's simply dragging out the war. All of this demands a response — a strong response from the United States, from Europe, and from everyone in the world who wants this war to end," he wrote on X. On Friday evening, Russia launched dozens of drones and ballistic missiles at Kyiv overnight in one of the biggest combined aerial attacks on the Ukrainian capital of the three-year war. Several apartment buildings were damaged and 15 people were injured Russia's Defence Ministry reported its air defence units had intercepted or destroyed 95 Ukrainian drones over a four-hour period. The Mayor of Moscow, Sergei Sobyanin, said 12 Ukrainian drones had been intercepted on their way to the capital. Meanwhile, Russia and Ukraine each exchanged 307 of their service personnel on the second day of an extended prisoner swap set to be the largest in the three-year war. US President Donald Trump has suggested the swap could herald a new phase in stop-start efforts to negotiate a peace deal between Moscow and Kyiv. There should be 1000 prisoners released on each side over three days. Saturday's swap was announced by Russia's defence ministry, as well as Zelenskiy. "Tomorrow we expect more," Zelenskiy wrote. "Our goal is to return each and every one of us from Russian captivity." Reuters Television footage showed freed Ukrainian servicemen at a rendezvous point inside Ukraine coming off buses draped in blue and yellow national flags as waiting family members chanted: "Welcome!" Women held up photos of missing servicemen and gathered around returnees to ask about their whereabouts. Footage released by Zelenskiy's office showed one released serviceman in tears and being consoled by a woman in military uniform. People assigned to greet the soldiers handed them mobile phones, so they could call relatives. "I can't believe I'm home," one man said. Russian forces have attacked Kyiv and other cities, injuring at least 11 people in the capital and killing three people in towns around it as well as damaging dwellings and other buildings. Officials in the Kyiv region said three people died early on Sunday in two small towns outside the capital. Attacks extended to a string of regional centres, including Ukraine's second-largest city, Kharkiv, as well as Mykolaiv in the south and Ternopil in the west. In Kyiv, Timur Tkachenko, head of the city's military administration, said 11 people were injured in drone strikes. A five-storey apartment building was hit in the Holosiivskyi district just outside the city centre, triggering a fire that damaged the building's exterior. A private home and a business centre were damaged in strikes on other districts. It was the second consecutive night that a mass attack took place. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said it was "a large-scale and vile Russian attack". "Russia fills each day with horror and murder, it's simply dragging out the war. All of this demands a response — a strong response from the United States, from Europe, and from everyone in the world who wants this war to end," he wrote on X. On Friday evening, Russia launched dozens of drones and ballistic missiles at Kyiv overnight in one of the biggest combined aerial attacks on the Ukrainian capital of the three-year war. Several apartment buildings were damaged and 15 people were injured Russia's Defence Ministry reported its air defence units had intercepted or destroyed 95 Ukrainian drones over a four-hour period. The Mayor of Moscow, Sergei Sobyanin, said 12 Ukrainian drones had been intercepted on their way to the capital. Meanwhile, Russia and Ukraine each exchanged 307 of their service personnel on the second day of an extended prisoner swap set to be the largest in the three-year war. US President Donald Trump has suggested the swap could herald a new phase in stop-start efforts to negotiate a peace deal between Moscow and Kyiv. There should be 1000 prisoners released on each side over three days. Saturday's swap was announced by Russia's defence ministry, as well as Zelenskiy. "Tomorrow we expect more," Zelenskiy wrote. "Our goal is to return each and every one of us from Russian captivity." Reuters Television footage showed freed Ukrainian servicemen at a rendezvous point inside Ukraine coming off buses draped in blue and yellow national flags as waiting family members chanted: "Welcome!" Women held up photos of missing servicemen and gathered around returnees to ask about their whereabouts. Footage released by Zelenskiy's office showed one released serviceman in tears and being consoled by a woman in military uniform. People assigned to greet the soldiers handed them mobile phones, so they could call relatives. "I can't believe I'm home," one man said.
India Today
25-05-2025
- Politics
- India Today
Russia and Ukraine swap 307 soldiers each hours after massive strike on Kyiv
Russia and Ukraine each exchanged 307 of their service personnel on Saturday, the second day of an extended prisoner swap set to be the largest in the three-year President Donald Trump has suggested the swap could herald a new phase in stop-start efforts to negotiate a peace deal between Moscow and Kyiv. There should be 1,000 prisoners released on each side over three swap was announced by Russia's defence ministry, and separately by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in a post on social media platform Telegram. "Tomorrow we expect more," Zelenskyy wrote. "Our goal is to return each and every one of us from Russian captivity."Reuters Television footage showed freed Ukrainian servicemen at a rendezvous point inside Ukraine coming off buses draped in blue and yellow national flags as waiting family members chanted "Welcome!"Serviceman Dmytro Havrylenko held his son, and his mother, in a very long embrace. "I am shocked to be honest," he said. "These were 17 difficult months, very difficult. But everything is fine."Women held up photos of missing servicemen and gathered around returnees to ask about their woman, identifying herself as Yana, said no one had any news of her husband missing since Ukrainian forces launched an incursion into Russia's Kursk region last the boys will recognise his photo and share some information," she said. "We're here for the second day. Maybe today."Footage released by Zelenskyy's office showed one released serviceman in tears and being consoled by a woman in military uniform. People assigned to greet the soldiers handed them cellphones, so they could call relatives. "I can't believe I'm home," one man said.A short video released by the Russian Defence Ministry showed Russian service personnel disembarking from buses and posing with the Russian flag, as well as the flags of the Soviet Union and the Russian first part of the exchange took place on Friday when Russia and Ukraine each released 390 prisoners, including 120 civilians, and said they would free more in the coming Friday, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said that Russia would be ready to hand Ukraine a draft document outlining conditions for a long-term peace agreement once the current prisoner exchange was release took place a few hours after the Ukrainian capital was rocked by an overnight Russian bombardment using long-range drones and ballistic missiles, in which 15 people were prisoner exchange was agreed at short-lived talks in Istanbul on May 16 between Russian and Ukrainian delegations, who had come together at the urging of InMust Watch IN THIS STORY#Russia#Ukraine#Donald Trump#Volodymyr Zelenskyy
AsiaOne
25-05-2025
- Politics
- AsiaOne
Russia and Ukraine swap 307 soldiers on second day of POW exchange, World News
MOSCOW/CHERNIHIV, Ukraine - Russia and Ukraine each exchanged 307 of their service personnel on Saturday (May 24) on the second day of an extended prisoner swap set to be the largest in the three-year war. US President Donald Trump has suggested the swap could herald a new phase in stop-start efforts to negotiate a peace deal between Moscow and Kyiv. There should be 1,000 prisoners released on each side over three days. Saturday's swap was announced by Russia's defence ministry, and separately by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in a post on social media platform Telegram. "Tomorrow we expect more," Zelenskiy wrote. "Our goal is to return each and every one of us from Russian captivity." Reuters Television footage showed freed Ukrainian servicemen at a rendez-vous point inside Ukraine coming off buses draped in blue and yellow national flags as waiting family members chanted "Welcome!" Serviceman Dmytro Havrylenko held his son, and his mother, in a very long embrace. "I am shocked to be honest," he said. "These were 17 difficult months, very difficult. But everything is fine." Women held up photos of missing servicemen and gathered around returnees to ask about their whereabouts. One woman, identifying herself as Yana, said no one had any news of her husband, missing since Ukrainian forces launched an incursion into Russia's Kursk region last year. "Maybe the boys will recognise his photo and share some information," she said. "We're here for the second day. Maybe today." Footage released by Zelenskiy's office showed one released serviceman in tears and being consoled by a woman in military uniform. People assigned to greet the soldiers handed them cellphones, so they could call relatives. "I can't believe I'm home," one man said. A short video released by the Russian defence ministry showed Russian service personnel disembarking from buses and posing with the Russian flag, as well as the flags of the Soviet Union and the Russian Empire. The first part of the exchange took place on Friday when Russia and Ukraine each released 390 prisoners, including 120 civilians, and said they would free more in the coming days. On Friday, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said that Russia would be ready to hand Ukraine a draft document outlining conditions for a long-term peace agreement once the current prisoner exchange was completed. Saturday's release took place a few hours after the Ukrainian capital was rocked by an overnight Russian bombardment using long-range drones and ballistic missiles, in which 15 people were injured. The prisoner exchange was agreed at short-lived talks in Istanbul on May 16 between Russian and Ukrainian delegations, who had come together at the urging of Trump. [[nid:718113]]
Sydney Morning Herald
25-05-2025
- Politics
- Sydney Morning Herald
‘I can't believe I'm home': Russia, Ukraine swap more POWs as Kyiv rocked by drone attack
Moscow/Chernihiv, Ukraine: Russia and Ukraine each exchanged 307 of their service personnel on the second day of an extended prisoner swap set to be the largest in the three-year war. US President Donald Trump has suggested the swap could herald a new phase in stop-start efforts to negotiate a peace deal between Moscow and Kyiv. There should be 1000 prisoners released on each side over three days. Saturday's swap was announced by Russia's defence ministry, and separately by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in a post on social media platform Telegram. 'Tomorrow we expect more,' Zelensky wrote. 'Our goal is to return each and every one of us from Russian captivity.' Reuters Television footage showed freed Ukrainian servicemen at a rendezvous point inside Ukraine coming off buses draped in blue and yellow national flags as waiting family members chanted 'Welcome!' Serviceman Dmytro Havrylenko held his son and mother in a long embrace. 'I am shocked to be honest,' he said. 'These were 17 difficult months, very difficult. But everything is fine.' Women held up photos of missing servicemen and gathered around returnees to ask about their whereabouts.
The Age
25-05-2025
- Politics
- The Age
‘I can't believe I'm home': Russia, Ukraine swap more POWs as Kyiv rocked by drone attack
Moscow/Chernihiv, Ukraine: Russia and Ukraine each exchanged 307 of their service personnel on the second day of an extended prisoner swap set to be the largest in the three-year war. US President Donald Trump has suggested the swap could herald a new phase in stop-start efforts to negotiate a peace deal between Moscow and Kyiv. There should be 1000 prisoners released on each side over three days. Saturday's swap was announced by Russia's defence ministry, and separately by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in a post on social media platform Telegram. 'Tomorrow we expect more,' Zelensky wrote. 'Our goal is to return each and every one of us from Russian captivity.' Reuters Television footage showed freed Ukrainian servicemen at a rendezvous point inside Ukraine coming off buses draped in blue and yellow national flags as waiting family members chanted 'Welcome!' Serviceman Dmytro Havrylenko held his son and mother in a long embrace. 'I am shocked to be honest,' he said. 'These were 17 difficult months, very difficult. But everything is fine.' Women held up photos of missing servicemen and gathered around returnees to ask about their whereabouts.
