Ukraine's capital of Kyiv is under drone attack following expiration of the truce

The drone attack on Kyiv signals a significant escalation in hostilities, particularly following the expiration of the truce.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 12 May 2026, 01:42 UTCOn the live feed at 01:22 UTC — 4 more headlines followed before this page went public

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This development could heighten geopolitical tensions and raise market volatility, particularly in commodities like oil and risk assets, as investors seek safe-haven assets amidst the uncertainty.

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