Kyiv Attack: Russia Strikes, Casualties & Fires Reported – Ukraine
- A Russian drone and missile attack on kyiv overnight killed one person and injured at least five others, officials saeid Monday.
- Mykola Kalashnik, governor of the Kyiv region, said a 68-year-old woman died in the attack.
- Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said the attack affected three of the city's 10 districts, damaging apartment buildings.
A devastating Russian attack on Kyiv overnight resulted in one fatality and multiple injuries, as confirmed by officials. The assault, a brutal display of aggression using drones and missiles, ignited fires across residential areas, causing critically important damage, including a metro station entrance. The attack targeted civilian areas, highlighting the ongoing dangers faced by Ukrainians. Reports indicate a 68-year-old woman lost her life, while emergency services rescued a pregnant woman from a burning building. Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported damage to three districts. Stay informed wiht News Directory 3 for immediate updates. The ongoing conflict continues to escalate, with further attacks possible. Discover what’s next in this developing situation.
Russian Attack on Kyiv Kills One, Damages Metro Entrance
Updated June 23, 2025
A Russian drone and missile attack on kyiv overnight killed one person and injured at least five others, officials saeid Monday. The assault sparked fires in residential areas and damaged an entrance to a metro station used as a bomb shelter.
Mykola Kalashnik, governor of the Kyiv region, said a 68-year-old woman died in the attack. The State Emergency Service reported rescuing a pregnant woman from a burning building.
Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said the attack affected three of the city’s 10 districts, damaging apartment buildings. An exit to a metro station in the Sviatoshynskyi district and a nearby bus stop also sustained damage.
Timur Tkachenko, head of kyiv’s military management, said Russia is hitting places where people may be, such as residential buildings and shelter exits. Russia has not commented on the attack.
Last week, Ukrainian officials reported that a Russian drone attack on Kyiv killed 28 and injured more than 150.
What’s next
Authorities are assessing the full extent of the damage and providing assistance to those affected by the russian missile attack. Further attacks in the region are possible.