By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda Updated at 1236 EAT on Tuesday 17 June 2025

A series of Russian missile and drone sttikes has resulted in atleast 15 fatalities and 116 injuries, with the majority of casualities occuring in Kyiv, Ukranian officials report.

The recent attack in Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, resulted in significant damage and casualties.

According to Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko, the massive aerial assault struck 27 locations, damaging residential buildings and critical infrastructure.

This attack led to at least 15 fatalities and 116 injuries, with most casualties reported in Kyiv. Ukrainian officials are seeking international attention to increase pressure on Moscow regarding these attacks.

Ukrainian officials are seeking international attention to increase pressure on Moscow regarding the recent attacks. This diplomatic effort aims to push for a ceasefire, highlighting the ongoing conflict’s impact on civilians and infrastructure.

The attack on Kyiv was indeed massive, with Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko describing it as one of the largest since Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022.

The assault hit 27 locations, damaging residential buildings and critical infrastructure, resulting in at least 15 fatalities and 116 injuries.

This intensified attack is part of a larger pattern of Moscow targeting Ukraine’s civilian infrastructure, causing extensive damage to energy facilities, disrupting water supply, and cutting off electricity for millions of civilians. The UN has condemned these attacks, highlighting the increased risks in delivering humanitarian assistance.

The destruction and chaos caused by the attack are devastating.

Thirty apartments were destroyed in a single residential block, and emergency services are working to find possible survivors. The attack also caused injuries in multiple districts, fires in other areas, and widespread damage to infrastructure.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to attend the G7 summit in Canada amidst Russia’s intensified attacks on Kyiv.

The strikes, which lasted throughout the night, resulted in at least 15 fatalities and 116 injuries, with a US citizen among the dead due to shrapnel wounds.

Zelenskyy’s attendance at the summit aims to increase pressure on Moscow to agree to a ceasefire. The Russian assault hit 27 locations in the Ukrainian capital, damaging residential buildings and critical infrastructure.

Zelenskyy’s leadership during the conflict has garnered international recognition, with comparisons to Winston Churchill. His efforts to rally global support for Ukraine have been notable, including addressing world leaders and seeking military aid.

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha believes the recent “massive and brutal strike” against Kyiv was deliberately timed. However, I couldn’t find information confirming he specifically mentioned it as an insult to US President Donald Trump.

Sybiha has been vocal about Russia’s actions and Ukraine’s need for international support. As a seasoned diplomat, he prioritizes strengthening sanctions against Russia and accelerating Ukraine’s EU and NATO integration.

As Foreign Minister, Sybiha has engaged with international leaders, including Japan’s Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya, to share intelligence on North Korea’s involvement in the war and secure support for Ukraine. His leadership aims to maintain Western support, advance Ukraine’s EU and NATO aspirations, and protect civilians.

Putin does this on purpose, just during the G7 summit. He sends a signal of total disrespect to the United States and other partners who have called for an end to the killing,” he wrote on social media.

Zelenskyy is seeking to persuade Trump to extend support to Ukraine and put additional pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin to agree a ceasefire.

Sybiha suggested the Russian president wanted to make G7 leaders “appear weak”.

Only strong steps and real pressure on Moscow can prove him wrong,” the diplomat added.

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