Sun Feb 02 11:44:22 IST 2025: ## Russia Launches Deadly Missile and Drone Barrage Across Ukraine; US Urges Elections

**KYIV, UKRAINE** – A fresh wave of Russian missile and drone attacks across Ukraine on Sunday, February 2nd, resulted in the deaths of at least 15 civilians and injuries to 16 others, including four children. Ukrainian officials reported widespread damage to residential buildings and critical energy infrastructure. This attack marks the latest escalation in the ongoing conflict, now in its 1074th day.

Meanwhile, a senior advisor to former President Donald Trump, Keith Kellogg, revealed the US desire to see Ukraine hold both presidential and parliamentary elections, potentially before the year’s end. This push is contingent upon Kyiv securing a potential truce with Russia in the coming months. The statement highlights the US interest in maintaining a functioning democratic process within Ukraine despite the ongoing war.

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