This unprecedented attack marks one of the largest on Kyiv since the onset of the ongoing conflict, as air raid sirens continue to sound across the region.
**Brutal Russian Assault on Kyiv Claims 15 Lives, Injures Many More**
**Brutal Russian Assault on Kyiv Claims 15 Lives, Injures Many More**
At least 15 fatalities and numerous injuries follow a significant Russian bombardment of the Ukrainian capital.
In the early hours of Tuesday, at least 15 individuals were killed and dozens more injured due to a relentless barrage of Russian strikes targeting Kyiv, officials confirmed. This onslaught stands as one of the most severe instances of bombardment on the capital since Russia’s all-out invasion began over three years ago.
Ukraine's Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko reported that the aggressor had launched approximately 440 drones alongside 32 missiles against the nation. Concurrently, Russian defense forces claimed to have intercepted 147 Ukrainian drones within the same timeframe. The relentless assault on Kyiv stretched over a daunting nine hours, forcing many residents to seek refuge in underground shelters throughout the night.
A notable strike hit a nine-storey apartment building in one district, while almost all 27 districts across the city experienced shelling. "Waking up in an utter nightmare: people trapped under rubble and entire buildings collapsed," remarked Ukrainian MP Lesia Vasylenko on social media. Klymenko stated that rescue teams were tirelessly working to extract trapped survivors. However, the chaos unfolded amidst loud explosions and the sounds of Ukrainian air defense units engaging in combat as they attempted to thwart drone advances.
The recent spike in air assaults against Ukrainian urban centers by Russian forces raised alarms, reflecting a troubling tactic of deploying substantial waves of drones and decoys to penetrate Ukrainian air defenses. In a response to the escalating assaults, President Volodymyr Zelensky labeled Russia’s actions "pure terrorism" and condemned President Vladimir Putin for persisting with extensive strikes "merely because he can afford to prolong this war." He emphasized that it is the terrorists who should suffer the consequences, not innocent civilians.
In addition to the devastation in Kyiv, drone strikes also targeted Odesa, a southern Ukrainian city, resulting in one death and at least 10 injuries, according to Klymenko. Zelensky's expectations of discussing military support with U.S. President Donald Trump at the G7 summit were abruptly cut short due to the intensifying crisis in the Middle East, further dampening hopes for securing essential backing for Ukraine’s military strategies at the international forum.
Ukraine's Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko reported that the aggressor had launched approximately 440 drones alongside 32 missiles against the nation. Concurrently, Russian defense forces claimed to have intercepted 147 Ukrainian drones within the same timeframe. The relentless assault on Kyiv stretched over a daunting nine hours, forcing many residents to seek refuge in underground shelters throughout the night.
A notable strike hit a nine-storey apartment building in one district, while almost all 27 districts across the city experienced shelling. "Waking up in an utter nightmare: people trapped under rubble and entire buildings collapsed," remarked Ukrainian MP Lesia Vasylenko on social media. Klymenko stated that rescue teams were tirelessly working to extract trapped survivors. However, the chaos unfolded amidst loud explosions and the sounds of Ukrainian air defense units engaging in combat as they attempted to thwart drone advances.
The recent spike in air assaults against Ukrainian urban centers by Russian forces raised alarms, reflecting a troubling tactic of deploying substantial waves of drones and decoys to penetrate Ukrainian air defenses. In a response to the escalating assaults, President Volodymyr Zelensky labeled Russia’s actions "pure terrorism" and condemned President Vladimir Putin for persisting with extensive strikes "merely because he can afford to prolong this war." He emphasized that it is the terrorists who should suffer the consequences, not innocent civilians.
In addition to the devastation in Kyiv, drone strikes also targeted Odesa, a southern Ukrainian city, resulting in one death and at least 10 injuries, according to Klymenko. Zelensky's expectations of discussing military support with U.S. President Donald Trump at the G7 summit were abruptly cut short due to the intensifying crisis in the Middle East, further dampening hopes for securing essential backing for Ukraine’s military strategies at the international forum.
