Massive Russian Attacks Hit Kyiv and Kharkiv Amid Peace Talks

Russian forces launched attacks on Ukraine's major cities, Kyiv and Kharkiv, injuring 13 people. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported serious injuries in the capital, while multiple districts in both cities were hit by drones and missiles. The assaults occurred amid ongoing peace talks in the UAE.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 24-01-2026 06:32 IST | Created: 24-01-2026 06:32 IST
Massive Russian Attacks Hit Kyiv and Kharkiv Amid Peace Talks
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In a chilling escalation of hostilities, Ukraine's principal urban centers, Kyiv and Kharkiv, were subjected to Russian military aggression in the early hours of Saturday. City officials reported significant injuries in both cities, emphasizing the severity of the situation.

Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko confirmed that two individuals have been hospitalized with serious injuries following drone and missile attacks on dual fronts of the capital city. The Ukrainian air force corroborated these reports, noting the extensive use of drones and missiles.

In Kharkiv, Mayor Ihor Terekhov detailed the damage, citing drone strikes on a dormitory, hospital, and maternity center. The attacks have disrupted essential services as freezing temperatures take hold, all while peace negotiations in the UAE proceed with the aim of resolving the ongoing war.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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