In a devastating series of missile and drone attacks early Thursday morning, Kyiv experienced its deadliest assault since last summer, leaving buildings damaged and residents in shock.
## Major Assault on Kyiv: At Least 9 Killed in Russian Strikes
## Major Assault on Kyiv: At Least 9 Killed in Russian Strikes
The latest Russian airstrikes on Kyiv mark a significant escalation in the war, killing at least nine and injuring over sixty.
On April 24, 2025, Russian forces unleashed a fierce attack on Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, resulting in at least nine fatalities and over sixty injuries, as per reports from Ukrainian officials. This assault, which is the most severe since last year, echoed throughout the night with explosions and plumes of smoke visible as dawn broke. Emergency responders worked tirelessly to locate survivors in a two-story building that took a direct hit, while neighboring structures were left shattered, with no military targets in sight.
Emergency service spokesperson Svitlana Vodolaha ensured the public that rescue efforts would continue as they managed to save individuals trapped in the debris. President Volodymyr Zelensky's chief of staff, Andriy Yermak, took to social media to decry the attack, emphasizing the pattern of targeting civilians by Russian forces.
Additional drone and missile strikes were reported in Kharkiv, where at least two injuries were noted. The overall impact of the assault across the nation remains unclear, but reports indicate a stark increase in violence after a temporary truce seemed to take place over Easter, which many observers regarded as a mere public relations effort rather than a genuine ceasefire. The situation has been compounded by recent strains in peace negotiations, notably as the U.S. has indicated a willingness to disengage from talks regarding the conflict, creating concern about the future of Ukraine's sovereignty amidst unyielding Russian aggression.
Emergency service spokesperson Svitlana Vodolaha ensured the public that rescue efforts would continue as they managed to save individuals trapped in the debris. President Volodymyr Zelensky's chief of staff, Andriy Yermak, took to social media to decry the attack, emphasizing the pattern of targeting civilians by Russian forces.
Additional drone and missile strikes were reported in Kharkiv, where at least two injuries were noted. The overall impact of the assault across the nation remains unclear, but reports indicate a stark increase in violence after a temporary truce seemed to take place over Easter, which many observers regarded as a mere public relations effort rather than a genuine ceasefire. The situation has been compounded by recent strains in peace negotiations, notably as the U.S. has indicated a willingness to disengage from talks regarding the conflict, creating concern about the future of Ukraine's sovereignty amidst unyielding Russian aggression.
