Archive · 18 Jun 2025
Russia Strikes Kyiv, Odesa, Killing at Least 18
Russia attacked Ukraine with missiles and drones, hitting Kyiv and other cities.
The attacks resulted in at least 18 deaths and many injuries.
A section of a Kyiv apartment building was destroyed.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy is asking for more air defense systems and missiles.
Russia claims it targeted military-industrial sites.
The attacks have been described as horrific and a major threat to civilians.
Russia launched a large-scale missile and drone attack on Kyiv and Odesa, among other areas.
At least 18 people were killed and 151 injured in the attacks.
A section of a nine-story apartment building in Kyiv was destroyed.
Zelenskyy is seeking more air defense systems and missiles at the G7 summit.
Russia's defense ministry said it struck objects of the military-industrial complex.
- Who
- Russia
- What
- Missile and drone attacks
- When
- Tuesday
- Where
- Kyiv and Odesa
- Why
- Zelenskyy stated Putin continues the war because he can.
Ukraine
Russia
Nature of Attacks
Ukraine
These attacks are acts of terrorism.
Russia
Russia says it targeted objects of the military-industrial complex.
International Response
Ukraine
Seeks more support for sanctions against Russia and continued military aid.
Russia
Trump is reorienting U.S. policy away from supporting Kyiv.
- Event
- Missile and Drone Strikes
- Location
- Kyiv and Odesa
- Fatalities
- At least 18
- Injured
- 151
- Drones Fired
- 440+
- Missiles Fired
- 32
Sources
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Russia kills at least 15 in 'one of most horrific' strikes on Kyiv, other cities - Telegraph India
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Russian missile and drone attack kills at least 15 in Kyiv, other cities
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