A Russian missile strike on Kyiv killed one person and injured nine others, local authorities reported. The attack hit the Ukrainian capital as the war enters its third year, with no sign of de-escalation.
One dead, nine wounded in Kyiv
The strike occurred in Kyiv, but further details about the exact location or the type of missile used were not immediately released. Emergency services responded to the scene, and the injured were taken to hospitals. The death toll could rise as rescue operations continue.
Market odds on Sloviansk
In a separate development, a prediction market has assigned a 21% probability to the event of Russian forces entering the eastern city of Sloviansk by December 31, 2026. The market, which allows users to bet on geopolitical outcomes, suggests that while the possibility is not negligible, it remains unlikely.
The 21% figure reflects the collective assessment of traders who have placed money on the outcome. Prediction markets have been used to gauge the likelihood of various events in the Russia-Ukraine war, though their accuracy is debated.
The prediction comes as fighting continues in eastern Ukraine, with Sloviansk being a key city in the Donetsk region. The city has been under Ukrainian control since 2014, but Russian forces have made advances in the area in recent months.
