Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:47pm on 31 Jul 2025,Thursday International
At least 15 people, including a mother and her 6-year-old son, were killed and 145 injured as Russia launched its largest air assault on Kyiv in months. Over 300 drones and missiles struck 26 locations, destroying an apartment block and damaging schools and hospitals. The attack defied US President Donald Trump’s ceasefire demand to Vladimir Putin, with a deadline of August 8. Trump warned of tougher sanctions if no truce is reached. Ukrainian officials called for “maximum pressure” on Moscow, while denying Russian claims of capturing Chasiv Yar in Donetsk. Rescue operations in Kyiv continue amid rising civilian toll. (PC: BBC)
