Russia launches deadly strikes on Kyiv and Kharkiv ahead of day two of peace talks

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 2 min read 100% complete by Peter Beaumont in KyivJanuary 24, 2026 at 08:14 AM

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On Saturday, Russia launched a large drone and missile attack on Kyiv and Kharkiv, Ukraine, resulting in at least one death and numerous injuries. The strikes occurred as US, Ukrainian, and Russian negotiators met in the United Arab Emirates for the second day of peace talks. The attacks caused widespread outages of heat, water, and power in Kyiv, with fires breaking out in several buildings. In Kharkiv, drones struck a dormitory for displaced people, a hospital, and a maternity hospital. The Russian strikes coincide with Russia's continued insistence on controlling the Donbas region, raising doubts about their commitment to peace.

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Tymur Tkachenko 40% United States 50% United Arab Emirates 50% Ihor Terekhov ×250% Vitali Klitschko ×360% Donbas 60% Kharkiv ×370% Kyiv ×980% Ukraine ×390% Russia ×490%

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russian strikes 90% peace talks 80% kyiv 80% kharkiv 70% drone attacks 70% power outages 60% energy infrastructure 60% donbas region 50% humanitarian crisis 50%