'Dire': Kyiv badly hit by relentless Russian attacks after abrupt US halt to Patriot defence support

05/07/2025 06:56 France 24

Waves of drones and missiles targeted Kyiv overnight in the largest aerial assault since Russia's invasion of Ukraine began more than three years ago, amid a renewed Russian push to capture more of its neighbour's land. Hours after the barrage that killed one person and wounded at least 26 others, including a child, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he had a “very important and productive” phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump. For in-depth analysis and a deeper perspective, FRANCE 24's Gavin Lee welcomes Samantha de Bendern, Author, Journalist, and Associate Fellow in the Russia and Eurasia Programme at Chatham House.

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