Ukraine: At Least Three Killed in Russian Attack on Kyiv

Above: Firefighters at the scene of a Russian missile attack on Kyiv, Ukraine, on Jan. 18, 2025. Image copyright: via the State Emergency Service of Ukraine

The Facts

  • A Russian missile attack on the Ukrainian capital in the early hours of Saturday killed at least three people and injured three others, Kyiv officials confirmed.

  • Kyiv Mayor Vitaly Klitschko said the attack struck a "non-residential building" in the Shevchenkivskyi district of the city, but also damaged an apartment block and the entrance to the Lukianivska metro station. The attack also damaged a mains water supply nearby.


The Spin

Pro-Ukraine narrative

Yet another Russian attack on Ukraine has left a devastating mark, this time killing three people and injuring a dozen more. A number of industrial facilities and residential buildings were also damaged in the attack, adding to the mounting toll of the conflict as Moscow continues to destabilize the region.

Pro-Russia narrative

Attacks on Ukraine are a direct consequence of the failure of the country's leadership to meaningfully engage in peace talks and thinking they can defeat Russia on the battlefield. These attacks will stop once a more sober position is reached.


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