Russia's Deadliest Attack on Kyiv Kills 12 Amid Ongoing Peace Talks

The recent missile strikes in Kyiv, marking Russia’s biggest attack in nine months, have intensified the urgency for peace while exposing North Korea's involvement in supplying weapons.

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Cause And Effect

Consequences and Political Reactions to the Attack

We've been telling you that a Ukrainian military source said the ballistic missile that killed at least 12 people was North Korean, and that's something Zelenskyy has now reiterated.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy

President of Ukraine

Russia's massive missile and drone attack on Ukrainian civilians on the night of April 24 is further proof that the Kremlin 'butcher's' objectives have not changed - there is no indication that Russia wants peace.

Braze

Analyst

I would cancel part of my planned visit and return to Ukraine earlier than expected.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy

President of Ukraine

I am 'not happy' after Russia launched its deadliest wave of attacks on Kyiv in nine months.

Donald Trump

US President

Number of people killed in the attack

Number of people injured in the attack

Total number of missiles fired in the attack

Number of additional air-to-surface missiles fired

Number of drones used in the attack

145

Key Facts

Russia's missile strikes targeted multiple residential areas in Kyiv, marking a deadly escalation.1
Military Response from Ukraine emphasizes the heavy toll of civilian casualties.

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Related Incident

North Korea's Role and Speculation on Future Contributions

Percentage of munitions supplied by North Korea to Russia

70%

Key Facts

North Korea's Arms Supply played a critical role in the missile strike that caused civilian casualties in Kyiv.
Future Speculations suggest North Korea may provide even more advanced military hardware to Russia.

Background Context

Background: Escalating Violence Preceding the Attack

Key Facts

Peace Talks in London preceded the deadly missile strike on Kyiv, suggesting a concerning trend.1
Previous Attacks on Kyiv have set a pattern of escalating violence, leading to a sense of impending danger.

Russia's Deadliest Attack on Kyiv Kills 12 Amid Ongoing Peace Talks

Consequences and Political Reactions to the Attack

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North Korea's Role and Speculation on Future Contributions

Background: Escalating Violence Preceding the Attack

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