Russia launches 100+ drones at Kyiv; Moscow demands foreign diplomats evacuate
Russia fired more than 100 drones and two ballistic missiles at Ukraine on May 25-26, according to France 24, as Moscow issued threats to hit Kyiv especially hard from the air. Per the report, Russia demanded that foreign citizens and diplomats leave Kyiv and instructed residents to avoid military and government facilities. Ukraine's foreign ministry characterized Moscow's threats as containing nothing new, according to the source. The escalation reflects ongoing Russian pressure on the Ukrainian capital and the international diplomatic presence there.
Verified
- ✓Russia fired more than 100 drones and two ballistic missiles at Ukraine between May 25-26. (Source: France 24)
- ✓Russia issued threats to hit Kyiv especially hard from the air. (Source: France 24)
- ✓Russia urged foreign citizens and diplomats to leave Kyiv. (Source: France 24)
- ✓Russia told residents to avoid military and government facilities. (Source: France 24)
Interpretation
- ~Ukraine's foreign ministry characterized Moscow's recent threat as bringing nothing new, suggesting a pattern of repeated rhetoric. (Source argument: France 24)
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- May 26, 2026 at 7:02 AM PDT
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