Russian missile strikes on Kyiv have killed 10 people and injured 100, according to officials. The attack hit multiple locations across the capital, sending residents scrambling for shelter. Rescue crews worked through the night to pull victims from debris.
10 dead, 100 wounded in Kyiv
The strikes came without warning, damaging residential buildings and a shopping area. Hospitals in Kyiv received dozens of wounded, with some in critical condition. Authorities haven't released a full breakdown of casualties, but the toll marks one of the deadliest single barrages in weeks. Emergency teams have finished the initial search for survivors, though the cleanup continues.
Prediction market sees 15% chance of Sloviansk capture
Separately, a prediction market now assigns a 15% probability that Russian forces will enter the eastern city of Sloviansk by December 31, 2026. The figure reflects trader bets on the conflict's trajectory. Sloviansk has been a flashpoint since 2014, and its capture would give Moscow control over a key transport hub. The 15% odds suggest the market views a Russian advance into the city as unlikely but not impossible within the next two years.
The strike on Kyiv and the forecast for Sloviansk underscore the continuing volatility of the war. No official statements have linked the two events, but the timing highlights the persistent threat across Ukraine.
