Kyiv under fire: number of dead after attack on 22!

Kyiv under fire: number of dead after attack on 22!

The situation in Ukraine is still tense, especially after a devastating attack on Kiev, in which the number of dead has risen to 22. There are 17 people among the victims who died in a nine-story residential building after a CH-101 cruise mission missed the high-rise. The Ukrainian Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko confirmed that a total of 134 people were injured in the recurring attacks on the capital Kiev, while the rescue work was still ongoing. Observers see another expression of Russian terror in the attacks, which President Wolodymyr Selenskyj also emphasized.

The Russian chief of staff Waleri Gerassimow recently was on the front of the east of Ukraine, where he inspected the advance of the Russian occupation troops. He checked the fulfillment of the combat tasks in the Pokrowsk area. His visit could be interpreted as a sign of dissatisfaction in Moscow about the slow progress of one's own troops. In the past few weeks, however, the Russian Ministry of Defense has reported success, including taking villages like Novomykolajwka in the Sumy.

international reactions and diplomacy

The attacks in Kyiv triggered international response. Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha described the attack as "massive and brutal blow", which is apparently coordinated with the current events around the G7 summit. The G7 countries called for a strong conviction in Russia, with the United States previously preventing a joint explanation in order to promote negotiations with Ukraine. Chancellor Friedrich Merz nevertheless expressed optimistic expectations regarding increased pressure on Russia by the United States.

It is also reported that the US Ukraine officer Keith Kellogg could possibly travel to Belarus soon to have discussions with Alexander Lukaschenko about possible peace negotiations. However, the exact details of these conversations are unclear, which creates additional uncertainty regarding the future support of Ukraine.

course of conflict and humanitarian situation

War in Ukraine has developed into a war of wear on February 24, 2022. The front line extends from the Black Sea coast and Cherson to the Russian border at Kupjansk. The intensity of the Russian attacks, especially on Kiev, has increased since May 2025. According to the UN numbers, over 13,000 civilians have been killed since the beginning of the conflict, and more than 30,000 people have been injured. Humanitarian needs are enormous, and around six million people have fled from Ukraine, whereby the support of international partners, especially the USA, remains crucial.

While peace negotiations were hoped for in spring 2025, the dialogue suffered a setback at the last meeting in Istanbul, which only led to an exchange of prisoners. The European countries continue to work for a solution to the conflict, but the division in the German population with regard to military support and peace negotiations remains. The geopolitical tensions and uncertainty about future support from the United States are strengthening the continuing humanitarian challenges for Ukraine.

The escalation of the conflicts and the repeated attacks on civil goals show the urgency of a clear international reaction. The coming days will be decisive to evaluate the tragedy in Kiev and the situation in Ukraine as a whole.

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