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Russian Strikes Kill At Least 16 in Kyiv

Published JUN 17 2025·Updated JUN 18 2025

Russian Strikes Kill At Least 16 in Kyiv

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Above: Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko at the site of a Russian missile strike in Kyiv on June 17, 2025. Image credit: Genya Savilov/AFP via Getty Images

The Spin

Pro-Ukraine narrative

Russia continues its brutal assault on Ukraine, deliberately targeting civilians. These latest strikes, timed with the G7 summit, appear designed to challenge and provoke world leaders, particularly the U.S. Despite global calls to end the violence, Russia's actions show blatant disregard for human life.

Pro-Russia narrative

Russia's military operations are aimed solely at legitimate military targets, not civilians. All strikes are planned with precision to avoid civilian casualties and infrastructure. Unlike Ukraine, the objective is to neutralize threats, not to harm non-combatants or violate international humanitarian law.

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CRITICAL

PRO

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ReutersJUN 2025

Russian attack on Kyiv kills 15 people and injures 99 photo, video

Ukrainska PravdaJUN 2025

Russia strikes Kyiv with 'terrifying' waves of drones and missiles, killing at least 15

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