Russian ballistic missile strike on Kyiv injures 15

Russia launched multiple waves of missile and drone strikes on Ukrainian cities, including Kyiv, killing at least 7 and injuring 24, hours after signaling readiness for peace talks. These strikes, some involving ballistic and cluster munitions, contradict diplomatic overtures and suggest either a coercive bargaining tactic or internal divergence within Russian leadership. The timing of these attacks, coinciding with diplomatic signals, indicates a deliberate strategy to maintain military pressure despite negotiation rhetoric.