A brutal overnight drone assault by Russian forces has plunged Ukraine's capital into chaos, leaving at least three people dead and dozens wounded in one of the most devastating attacks on Kyiv in recent weeks.
Night of Terror in the Capital
According to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko, the attack involved multiple waves of Iranian-made Shahed drones targeting residential areas and critical infrastructure. Emergency services worked tirelessly through the night, battling fires and rescuing survivors from damaged buildings.
The scale of destruction is staggering, with several apartment blocks and commercial buildings suffering direct hits. Windows were blown out across multiple city districts, and debris littered streets as morning broke over the battered capital.
Mounting Civilian Casualties
Medical facilities across Kyiv have been overwhelmed with casualties, with officials confirming at least three fatalities and numerous serious injuries. The death toll is feared to rise as rescue teams continue searching through rubble.
"This is another horrific example of Russia's deliberate targeting of civilian areas," a local emergency coordinator told reporters. "These aren't military targets - they're homes where families are trying to sleep."
Ukraine's Air Defence Response
Ukrainian air defence systems reportedly engaged numerous targets throughout the night, with air raid sirens sounding for hours across the city. However, the sheer number of incoming drones overwhelmed defensive capabilities, allowing several to penetrate the capital's defences.
The attack comes as Moscow intensifies its campaign against Ukrainian urban centres, increasingly relying on drone technology to bypass traditional defence systems.
International Condemnation Grows
World leaders have begun responding to the latest escalation, with European officials condemning the strike as a violation of international humanitarian law. The attack is expected to dominate discussions at upcoming security meetings in Brussels and Washington.
As Kyiv begins the painful process of recovery, residents brace for the possibility of further attacks, with many spending the day in shelters while cleanup operations continue across the city.
