Key Facts
On the night of May 23 through the morning of May 24, 2025, Russian forces launched a large-scale attack on Ukraine, deploying 250 drones, including decoys, and 14 ballistic missiles, according to the Ukrainian Air Force. The capital, Kyiv, endured over seven hours of air raid alerts, with 15 injuries reported.
Despite ongoing efforts to exchange prisoners and draft peace documents, achieving a ceasefire remains highly challenging. On May 23 and 24, both nations exchanged 697 prisoners and civilian detainees each. This exchange, based on direct negotiations held in Turkey on May 16, is expected to reach 1,000 individuals per side by May 25.
Summary
Between the night of May 23 and the morning of May 24, 2025, Russian forces conducted a large-scale assault on Ukraine, deploying 250 drones, including decoys, and 14 ballistic missiles, according to the Ukrainian Air Force. Kyiv, the capital, experienced over seven hours of air raid alerts, with 15 individuals reported injured.
Simultaneously, efforts to exchange prisoners and draft peace agreements continued, though achieving a ceasefire remains highly challenging. On May 23 and 24, both nations exchanged 697 prisoners and civilian detainees each. This exchange, based on direct negotiations held in Turkey on May 16, is expected to involve 1,000 individuals per side by May 25.
