💥 Attack

Russia announced plans for a new wave of mass long-range strikes on Kyiv, targeting military facilities and so-called decision-making centers, framed as retaliation for an attack in Luhansk Oblast.

May 25, 2026 Kyiv, Ukraine

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The Russian Foreign Ministry announced plans for mass strikes on Kyiv, citing retaliation for a Ukrainian strike in Starobilsk, Luhansk Oblast.

Ukraine stated its recent strike targeted a Russian drone command facility, while Russia claimed it hit a dormitory in Starobilsk.

There was a recent massive attack on Kyiv.

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Extracted: 2026-07-18T17:08:53.593Z

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