Kyiv, Ukraine experienced a brutal assault early Thursday morning, resulting in a tragic loss of lives and significant damage to living areas, as the ongoing conflict continues to escalate tensions in the region.
# Deadly Airstrikes Rock Kyiv, Claiming At Least Nine Lives
# Deadly Airstrikes Rock Kyiv, Claiming At Least Nine Lives
Overnight missile and drone strikes on Ukraine's capital mark one of the deadliest attacks since last summer.
April 24, 2025, was a harrowing day in Kyiv as Russian forces executed a large-scale missile and drone strike, leading to the reported deaths of at least nine individuals and injuring over 60, according to Ukrainian officials. This assault, marking the most devastating attack on the capital since last summer, reverberated across the city, with explosions heard throughout the night and plumes of smoke rising into the early morning sky.
A two-story residential building was one of the primary targets, where emergency services worked tirelessly in search of survivors amid the wreckage. Neighbors gathered at the site, their faces a mixture of shock and relief, as they communicated with their loved ones, assuring them of their safety despite the chaos.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that the attack comprised nearly 70 missiles and 150 drones that struck cities nationwide. “It is crucial that the world comprehends the reality of our situation,” he expressed via social media, emphasizing his plans to cut short his trip to South Africa to return to Ukraine.
This latest wave of violence comes after a temporary truce earlier in the week, which many viewed as a mere facade amid ongoing hostilities. Tensions have mounted further with the recent U.S. decision to withdraw from scheduled peace discussions in London, leading to concern on all sides regarding the prospects for a peaceful resolution.
Zelensky has steadfastly rejected concessions that would effectively allow Russia to retain the territories it has seized during the conflict, which began with Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022.
Further reporting contributions were provided by Andrew E. Kramer from Kharkiv and Oleksandra Mykolyshyn from Kyiv, documenting the unfolding complexities of the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Kim Barker's in-depth reporting continues to highlight the struggles faced by those entangled in this protracted war.
A two-story residential building was one of the primary targets, where emergency services worked tirelessly in search of survivors amid the wreckage. Neighbors gathered at the site, their faces a mixture of shock and relief, as they communicated with their loved ones, assuring them of their safety despite the chaos.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that the attack comprised nearly 70 missiles and 150 drones that struck cities nationwide. “It is crucial that the world comprehends the reality of our situation,” he expressed via social media, emphasizing his plans to cut short his trip to South Africa to return to Ukraine.
This latest wave of violence comes after a temporary truce earlier in the week, which many viewed as a mere facade amid ongoing hostilities. Tensions have mounted further with the recent U.S. decision to withdraw from scheduled peace discussions in London, leading to concern on all sides regarding the prospects for a peaceful resolution.
Zelensky has steadfastly rejected concessions that would effectively allow Russia to retain the territories it has seized during the conflict, which began with Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022.
Further reporting contributions were provided by Andrew E. Kramer from Kharkiv and Oleksandra Mykolyshyn from Kyiv, documenting the unfolding complexities of the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Kim Barker's in-depth reporting continues to highlight the struggles faced by those entangled in this protracted war.
