Poland scrambles jets as Russia strikes Kyiv before US-Ukraine peace talks

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 3 min read 75% complete December 27, 2025 at 10:52 AM

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Overnight Russian missile and drone strikes hit Kyiv, Ukraine, damaging infrastructure and causing casualties. In response, Poland scrambled fighter jets to secure its airspace along the Ukrainian border as a preventative measure. Ukrainian President Zelensky stated Russia is attempting to inflict more pain on Ukraine and does not want to end the war, pointing to the nearly 500 drones and 40 missiles directed at Kyiv. Zelensky is scheduled to meet with Donald Trump in Florida on Sunday to discuss peace talks. Thousands in Kyiv are without power and heating due to the strikes. Russia's defense ministry claims its air defenses destroyed seven Ukrainian drones overnight.

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