Foreign Affairs

Russian Missile Barrage on Kiev Exposes Kremlin’s Ruthless Assault on Civilians

By National Security Desk | August 29, 2025

The recent Russian missile and drone attacks on Kiev have claimed 18 civilian lives, including three children, underscoring Moscow’s continued disregard for innocent lives and international law. These acts threaten regional stability and America’s security interests.

In a brutal escalation that demands our sober attention, Russian forces launched an unprecedented nighttime assault on Kiev, killing at least 18 civilians—including three innocent children aged two, fourteen, and seventeen. This merciless strike reveals Putin’s relentless campaign to crush Ukrainian sovereignty through indiscriminate violence.How Long Will the West Let Putin Target Innocents?The attack unleashed nearly 600 drones and over 30 missiles—ranging from hypersonic Kinzhal weapons to ballistic Iskander-Ms—against multiple civilian sites in Ukraine’s capital. Residential buildings, a daycare center, a shopping mall, even the European Union delegation’s headquarters faced destruction. While Ukraine's air defenses managed to intercept hundreds of...

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