Russia maintains attacks on Ukraine as Kyiv warned to brace for possible major barrage
Russia has intensified its attacks on Ukraine, launching over 100 drones and two ballistic missiles. The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry has warned that the threat to Kyiv remains unchanged, despite Russia's calls for foreign citizens to evacuate. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy highlighted the need for more air defense systems to counter these attacks.
- ▪Russia launched more than 100 drones and two ballistic missiles at Ukraine overnight.
- ▪The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry stated that the security threat to Kyiv remains the same as in previous months.
- ▪Ukrainian President Zelenskyy emphasized the shortage of American-made air defense systems needed to counter Russian missiles.
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Russia fired more than 100 drones and two ballistic missiles at Ukraine overnight, the Ukrainian Air Force said Tuesday (May 26, 2026), as the country’s Foreign Ministry noted that Moscow’s recent threat to hit Kyiv especially hard from the air brought nothing new.Russia on Monday (May 25, 2026) urged foreign citizens, including members of diplomatic missions, to leave the Ukrainian capital as quickly as possible and told residents to steer clear of military and government facilities. It said that “systemic strikes” on Kyiv were being prepared.Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov told U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio by phone on Monday (May 25, 2026) that the U.S. should evacuate its diplomatic staff from Kyiv, a Foreign Ministry statement said. Mr.
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