At least 15 killed in Kyiv attack as German politicians call for security policy shift

A Russian strike on Kyiv and its surrounding areas resulted in at least 15 fatalities, according to local reports. The attack underscores the ongoing intensity of the war that began with Russia's full‑scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.

In Germany, members of the left‑wing party, including Sahra Wagenknecht, Jan Varwick and economist Wolfgang Streeck, urged a change in the country's security strategy. They warned that the current approach of supplying German weapons and funding to Ukraine could increase the risk of a direct military confrontation with Russia and potentially bring the conflict to German soil. The politicians called for diplomatic initiatives and a reassessment of Germany's role in the war.

Both developments highlight the broader regional ramifications of the Ukraine conflict, affecting civilian safety in Kyiv and prompting debate over security policies in Europe.