Ukraine's capital has endured a severe bombardment, with Russian forces launching a combined assault of missiles and drones that killed at least one person and left dozens more wounded.
Capital Under Sustained Fire
The attack on Saturday, 27 December 2025, saw explosions rock the city for several hours. The assault targeted seven distinct locations across Kyiv, marking a significant escalation in the intensity of strikes on the capital. Emergency services worked through the day amidst the chaos to rescue casualties and assess the widespread damage.
Human Cost and Physical Destruction
The human toll of the bombardment was immediately clear. One person was confirmed killed and dozens of others sustained injuries, according to initial reports from the scene. The scale of the destruction was captured in a series of powerful images curated by Associated Press photo editors, showing damaged buildings, debris-strewn streets, and the aftermath of the explosions that shook the city.
A Visual Record of the Assault
The photo gallery, compiled by AP's Evgeniy Maloletka and Efrem Lukatsky, provides a stark visual testament to the force of the latest Russian attacks. The curated collection of eleven images documents the immediate impact on Ukraine's heart, serving as a grim reminder of the ongoing conflict's brutality. These attacks underscore the continued vulnerability of major population centres despite Ukraine's defensive efforts.
