On December 27, 2025, the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, was subjected to a substantial missile attack by Russian forces. Explosions were reported throughout the city, and Ukrainian air defense systems were activated in response. The Ukrainian military indicated that both cruise and ballistic missiles were being utilized in the assault.

This military action occurred just two days prior to a scheduled meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and U.S. President Donald Trump. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss potential agreements related to the ongoing conflict that has persisted for nearly four years between Russia and Ukraine. Eyewitness accounts and reports from military channels on Telegram confirmed the activation of air defenses and the occurrence of explosions in the city.

The situation underscores the ongoing volatility in the region and the humanitarian implications of continued military aggression, as civilians remain at risk amid the conflict.