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 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.
Metaculus Prediction
There's a 50% chance there will be a bilateral cease-fire or peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine by December 2025, according to the Metaculus prediction community.
