Ukraine updates: Deadly ballistic missile attack hits Kyiv

Deutsche Welle (DW)CenterEN 3 min read 100% complete by Louis Oelofse AFP, AP, dpa, ReutersOctober 25, 2025 at 04:26 PM

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On October 25, 2025, Russia launched a ballistic missile attack on Ukraine, targeting Kyiv and other regions including Dnipropetrovsk. The Ukrainian air force reported downing four of nine missiles and 50 out of 62 drones, with casualties in the capital and surrounding areas. Prior to the attack, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called for broader US sanctions on Russian oil companies and requested long-range missiles from allies. Meanwhile, Russia's special envoy in the US stated that dialogue between Moscow and Washington would continue despite recent sanctions imposed by the United States on major Russian oil firms.

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