8 months ago
Kyiv Under Massive Russian Missile Attack
Early on December 27, 2025, the Ukrainian capital Kyiv was attacked by Russia using missiles and drones.
There were big explosions in the city and nearby areas.
The city's defenses were working to protect it, and the mayor told people to stay in shelters.
There was also a warning about possible attacks all over Ukraine.
This happened just before a meeting between the US President and the Ukrainian President to talk about ending the war.
Russia said it was attacking because Ukraine had attacked places inside Russia.
Firefighters were seen putting out fires in another city, Kharkiv, after an airstrike.
Kyiv came under a large-scale missile and drone attack overnight on December 27, 2025.
Russia fired multiple Kinzhal hypersonic missiles, Iskander ballistic missiles, and Kalibr cruise missiles at Kyiv.
Numerous explosions were reported throughout Kyiv and the surrounding Kyiv Oblast, causing power outages in some areas.
Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko urged residents to stay in shelters as air defense forces responded to the attack.
The attack occurred a day before a scheduled meeting between US President Trump and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy to discuss peace talks.
- Who
- Russian forces and Ukrainian officials
- What
- Missile and drone attack on Kyiv
- Where
- Kyiv, Ukraine and surrounding regions
- When
- Overnight on December 27, 2025
- Why
- Russia claims it is in response to Ukrainian attacks on civilian targets inside Russia; Ukraine is preparing for peace talks with US mediation
Ukraine and Allies
Russia
Peace Talks
Ukraine and Allies
Ukraine and the US are working on a 20-point peace plan that is 90% ready, focusing on long-term security guarantees for Ukraine.
Russia
Russia claims its advances and strikes are in response to Ukrainian attacks on civilian targets inside Russia.
Key facts
- Location
- Kyiv, Ukraine
- Date
- December 27, 2025
- Attack Type
- Missile and drone attack
- Missiles Used
- Kinzhal hypersonic missiles, Iskander ballistic missiles, Kalibr cruise missiles
- Response
- Air defense forces operating, residents urged to stay in shelters
- Alert
- Countrywide air alert issued
- Casualties
- Not explicitly stated in the articles
- Peace Talks
- Scheduled meeting between US President Trump and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy
Timeline
Russia strikes Kharkiv with drones and missiles on June 6, 2025.
Emboldened, Russia targets Kyiv on December 23, 2025.
Another attack follows on Kyiv, December 27, 2025.
Russia unleashes massive missile and drone assault on Kyiv.
Quotes
Vladimir Putin
President of Russia
“Ukraine appears in no hurry to end the conflict peacefully. Speaking to Interfax and TASS, Putin said if Kyiv rejects talks, Russia will achieve all goals of its special military operation through military means.”
timesnownews.com
Sources
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