Russian drone strikes Ukrainian intelligence HQ ahead of Trump envoys' visit

aljazeera.net (Arabic)

A Russian drone struck the headquarters of Ukraine's military intelligence service in Kyiv on Friday, marking one of the most significant targets hit during the war, as US envoy visits were announced. President Donald Trump said he sent envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner on a peace mission, while President Volodymyr Zelensky stated they would visit Moscow then Kyiv on Sunday. Ukraine pledged to ensure safe airspace during the visit. At least 12 people were injured in the strike, which directly targeted the office of intelligence chief Oleksandr Poklad, who was unharmed. Zelensky ordered a "proportionate and tangible" response, while Russia has been intensifying its air campaign.


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