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Yahoo
25-05-2025
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Russia inflicts ‘night of terror' on Ukraine
Credit: State Emergency Service of Ukraine Russia has unleashed a second 'night of terror' in Ukraine killing at least 12 people. Moscow has intensified strikes over the weekend, battering cities and towns across Ukraine, including on the capital Kyiv. Ukrainian officials said 45 Russian missiles and 266 attack drones had been shot down. Three children, aged eight, 12 and 17, were killed in the north-west region of Zhytomyr, officials said. The 'massive night attack' also killed four people in the western Khmelnytskyi region, four in the Kyiv region and one in Mykolaiv in the south. Yulia Svyrydenko, Ukraine's first deputy prime minister, said the attacks clearly demonstrated Russia's intentions to prolong the war. 'Another night of terror in Ukraine, as Russians targeted our civilian population across the country with ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and drones – killing people in their own homes,' she wrote on X. 'Among the dead are children... Russia's targets are clear: homes, families, children.' She added: 'Ukraine is standing. But we are asking, not for sympathy, but for action. Air defense [sic]. Sanctions. Pressure. Now. 'All delays, failed promises, and playing by Russia's rules only cost more innocent lives – and Russia has no intention of stopping with Ukraine.' The Russian military said on Saturday that Ukraine deployed 788 drones and missiles since Tuesday. Restrictions were imposed in Moscow on at least four airports, including the main hub Sheremetyevo, the Russian civilian aviation authority said. The attacks come as the two sides pursue their biggest prisoner swap since Moscow launched its full-scale invasion in February 2022. Volodymyr Zelensky, the Ukrainian president, said he expected officials to press on with a prisoner swap agreed during talks in Istanbul on May 16, despite the ongoing strikes. On Saturday, 307 Russian prisoners of war were exchanged for the same number of Ukrainian soldiers, according to announcements in Kyiv and Moscow. Both sides received 390 people in the first stage on Friday. They are expected to exchange 1,000 each in total. Russia has signalled it will send Ukraine its terms for a peace settlement after the exchange, without saying what those terms would be. The two enemies have held regular prisoner swaps, but this would be the largest so far, if completed. Broaden your horizons with award-winning British journalism. Try The Telegraph free for 1 month with unlimited access to our award-winning website, exclusive app, money-saving offers and more.
Telegraph
25-05-2025
- Politics
- Telegraph
Russia inflicts ‘night of terror' on Ukraine
Russia has unleashed a second 'night of terror' in Ukraine killing at least 12 people. Moscow has intensified strikes over the weekend, battering cities and towns across Ukraine, including on the capital Kyiv. Ukrainian officials said 45 Russian missiles and 266 attack drones had been shot down. Three children, aged eight, 12 and 17, were killed in the north-west region of Zhytomyr, officials said. The 'massive night attack' also killed four people in the western Khmelnytskyi region, four in the Kyiv region and one in Mykolaiv in the south. Yulia Svyrydenko, Ukraine's first deputy prime minister, said the attacks clearly demonstrated Russia's intentions to prolong the war. 'Another night of terror in Ukraine, as Russians targeted our civilian population across the country with ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and drones – killing people in their own homes,' she wrote on X. 'Among the dead are children... Russia's targets are clear: homes, families, children.' She added: 'Ukraine is standing. But we are asking, not for sympathy, but for action. Air defense [sic]. Sanctions. Pressure. Now. 'All delays, failed promises, and playing by Russia's rules only cost more innocent lives – and Russia has no intention of stopping with Ukraine.' Another night of terror in Ukraine, as Russians targeted our civilian population across the country with ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and drones—killing people in their own homes. Among the dead are children. In Zhytomyr, three children were killed—8, 12, and 17 years… — Yulia Svyrydenko (@Svyrydenko_Y) May 25, 2025 The Russian military said on Saturday that Ukraine deployed 788 drones and missiles since Tuesday. Restrictions were imposed in Moscow on at least four airports, including the main hub Sheremetyevo, the Russian civilian aviation authority said. The attacks come as the two sides pursue their biggest prisoner swap since Moscow launched its full-scale invasion in February 2022. Volodymyr Zelensky, the Ukrainian president, said he expected officials to press on with a prisoner swap agreed during talks in Istanbul on May 16, despite the ongoing strikes. On Saturday, 307 Russian prisoners of war were exchanged for the same number of Ukrainian soldiers, according to announcements in Kyiv and Moscow. Both sides received 390 people in the first stage on Friday. They are expected to exchange 1,000 each in total. Russia has signalled it will send Ukraine its terms for a peace settlement after the exchange, without saying what those terms would be. The two enemies have held regular prisoner swaps, but this would be the largest so far, if completed.
ITV News
25-05-2025
- Politics
- ITV News
Ukraine War: Russian drones damage Kyiv in 'massive' attack after prisoner swap
A "massive" Russian drone and missile attack hit several regions in Ukraine overnight, leaving 12 dead and dozens injured. Ukrainian authorities report that Russian drone attacks killed three children in the Kyiv region in the early hours of Sunday morning. Ukraine's first Deputy Prime Minister, Yulia Svyrydenko, said: "Russia's targets are clear: homes, families, children." The capital was not the only place hit by Russian drone attacks overnight. In Mykolaiv, Ukraine's ninth-largest city, a residential building was hit. Local authorities report that a man in his 70s was killed. Footage from Odesa showed emergency responders trying to extinguish fires as smoke billowed from cars and houses. Ukraine's air force said it had shot down 45 cruise missiles and took out 266 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) since 20:40 local time (17:40 GMT) on Saturday. Advice for residents still in Kyiv is to remain in shelters. The city's Mayor, former boxer Vitaliy Klitschko, described it as a "massive" attack. He said: "Explosions in the city. Air defence forces are working. The capital is under attack by enemy UAVs. Do not neglect your safety! Stay in shelters!" The attacks came as Russia and Ukraine took part in prisoner swaps agreed after talks between the two sides in Turkey. The exchange took place at the border with Belarus in northern Ukraine, according to a Ukrainian official who spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorised to speak publicly. The released Russians were taken to Belarus for medical treatment, the Russian Defence Ministry said. As the freed men entered the medical facility on Friday, people holding signs and photos of their relatives shouted names or brigade numbers, seeking any news of a loved one. The exchange comes after the first in-person talks between the two sides in three years, held in Turkey. Earlier this week, US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a two-hour phone conversation to discuss a U.S.-backed proposal for a ceasefire in Ukraine. Trump described the call as having gone "very well" and stated that Russia and Ukraine would "immediately start" negotiations aimed at securing a ceasefire and bringing the war to an end. However, Putin has only committed to working with Ukraine on drafting a "memorandum" concerning a "potential future peace," and has not agreed to the proposed 30-day ceasefire.
Sky News
25-05-2025
- Politics
- Sky News
'The capital is under attack': At least 12 dead and dozens injured as Russian drones launched over Ukraine
A "massive" Russian drone and missile attack hit several regions in Ukraine overnight - leaving 12 dead, including children, and dozens injured, authorities have said. Amid flailing peace talks, the widespread strikes took place for a second consecutive night - as planned prisoner swaps continue in the daytime. Yulia Svyrydenko, Ukraine's first deputy prime minister, said three children were among the 12 dead. Writing in a post on X, she descrived it as "another night of terror" and said: "Russia's targets are clear: homes, families, children." Ukraine 's air force said Russia bombarded the country with 298 drones and 69 missiles, making it one of the largest aerial attacks of the war since the invasion in February 2022. The air force said it downed 266 drones and 45 missiles. Sounds of explosions could be heard throughout the night in Kyiv and the surrounding area. At least four people in the capital were among the dead, according to Ukraine's security service. There were attacks elsewhere as well, including drone strikes in Mykolaiv, where a residential building was hit. Footage from Odesa showed emergency responders trying to extinguish fires as smoke billowed from cars and houses. Meanwhile, Russia said it also faced a Ukrainian drone attack on Sunday, and that it intercepted and destroyed around 100 near Moscow and across the country's central and southern regions. It's defence ministry did not report any casualties. The attacks took place ahead of the third day of a planned prisoner swap - the only tangible outcome from peace talks earlier in May which have so far failed to produce a ceasefire. 'Massive' attack In Kyiv, the city's administration urged people to remain in shelters. Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko described it as a "massive" attack. He said: "Explosions in the city. Air defence forces are working. The capital is under attack by enemy UAVs. Do not neglect your safety! Stay in shelters!" Mr Klitschko said a student dormitory in the city's Holosiivskyi district was hit by a drone and one of the building's walls was on fire, while in Dniprovskyi district, a private house was destroyed. In her post on X, Ms Svyrydenko said: "In Zhytomyr, three children were killed - 8, 12, and 17 years old. "In Kyiv region, four more people were killed. Sixteen injured. "In Khmelnytskyi, four dead, five wounded. "In Mykolaiv, a Russian drone targeted a five-story apartment building, killing one and injuring five." She continued: "Ukraine is standing. But we are asking-not for sympathy, but for action. Air defense. Sanctions. Pressure. Now." It came after at least 15 people were injured in attacks the night prior. Russia 'dragging out the war' Despite the attacks, Russia and Ukraine have continued the prisoner exchange, marking a rare moment of co-operation in the war. Once completed, the swap will amount to the largest exchange of prisoners in more than three years. Amid the most recent attacks, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy repeated his calls for sanctions on Russia. Russia "fills each day with horror and murder" and is "simply dragging out the war", he said. "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," Mr Zelenskyy added. Every day "gives new grounds for sanctions against Russia", he said, and each day without pressure proves the "war will continue". Ukraine, meanwhile, is ready for "any form of diplomacy that delivers real results".
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Ukraine and US launch Reconstruction Fund under minerals deal
Yulia Svyrydenko, Ukraine's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy, announced the completion of all procedures for the launch of the US-Ukraine Reconstruction Fund. Source: Yulia Svyrydenko on X (Twitter), as reported by European Pravda Details: Svyrydenko confirmed the final step, a diplomatic note from the United States, which she received on Friday morning from US Chargé d'Affaires Julie S. Davis. "The fund is now officially launched," Svyrydenko said. She noted that the agreement establishes a true partnership based on equality, respect for Ukraine's national interests and joint management with the United States. "The Fund is a symbol of long-term strategic commitment. Together, Ukraine and the United States will invest in the recovery and growth of our country – on terms that protect our sovereignty and empower our future," Svyrydenko wrote. Background: On 8 May, the Verkhovna Rada (Ukrainian Parliament) voted to ratify the agreement on establishing a joint investment fund between Ukraine and the United States. All 338 MPs voted in favour, with none of them abstaining or voting against ratification. On 13 May, Ukraine signed two commercial agreements with the US International Development Finance Corporation to advance the ratified agreement on the fund's creation. Support Ukrainska Pravda on Patreon!
