Kyiv Rocked by Major Attack as Zelensky Prepares to Meet Trump

A major Russian assault struck Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, early Monday. The attack began around 1:30 a.m. local time and continued for hours. The bombardment comes just before a planned meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and former U.S. President Donald Trump. They are set to meet on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Washington, D.C. Ukrainian air defenses engaged incoming missiles and drones over the city. Emergency services responded to multiple impact sites. There were immediate reports of damage and casualties, but the full scale is still being assessed. President Zelensky remains scheduled to travel to the NATO summit. His meeting with Trump is highly anticipated. Trump has repeatedly claimed he could end the war within 24 hours if re-elected. The timing of this large-scale attack on Kyiv underscores the ongoing intensity of the war. It highlights the severe security challenges facing Ukraine as its leader seeks continued international support.