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Kyiv Hit by Drone and Missile Attack After First Stage of Russia-Ukraine Prisoner Swap

On Saturday, Kyiv was targeted in a drone and missile strike just hours after Russia and Ukraine finalized the initial phase of a prisoner swap negotiated last week in Istanbul.
The prisoner swap is part of ongoing diplomatic efforts to reduce tensions, with both parties having exchanged 390 individuals so far and planning to release a total of 1,000 people each.
Formerly captive Ukrainian soldiers, some emaciated but waving to crowds, arrived at a hospital in northern Chernigiv, while Kyiv still lacks information on thousands of other captives held mainly by Russia.
The attack in Kyiv resulted in at least eight injuries, with two people requiring hospitalization, and led to fires and scattered debris throughout the city. Meanwhile, Russian forces reported that Ukrainian assaults since Tuesday have involved hundreds of drones and missiles, the majority of which were intercepted.
This prisoner swap, if completed, would be the largest since the conflict’s start, signifying ongoing but fragile diplomatic progress amid persistent fighting and uncompromising Kremlin demands.

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Russia strikes Kyiv after first stage of major prisoner swap

A massive Russian drone and missile attack on Kyiv Saturday wounded at least 15 people, just as Russia and Ukraine were in the middle of a major prisoner swap.

2 hours ago·Rochester, United States

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Politiken

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Ukraine Calls New Airstrike on Kyiv One of the Biggest of the War

Several places in Kyiv were hit by drones and missiles on Saturday night. 15 people are reported injured.

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Kyiv Post

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Kyiv Suffers One of the War’s Heaviest Russian Airstrikes – Fires, Injuries, Destruction

Kyiv came under a massive air assault, as Russian forces launched waves of Shahed drones and ballistic missiles. Authorities report casualties and significant damage.

3 hours ago·Kyiv, Ukraine

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Jyllands-Posten

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Attack on Kyiv Is Called "One of the Largest to Date": Now Zelenskyy Reacts

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France24

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Kyiv hit by drone and missile attack after first stage of Russia-Ukraine prisoner swap

A major Russian drone and missile attack on Kyiv early Saturday wounded 15 people and damaged six districts of the Ukrainian capital, according to city officials. The strikes came as Russia and Ukraine…

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RTÉ

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Kyiv under attack as Ukraine, Russia begin prisoner swap

At least eight people were wounded in a drone and missile attack on Kyiv today, city authorities said, just as Russia and Ukraine were in the middle of a major prisoner swap.

3 hours ago·Ireland

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