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The 24 April attack: how Russian troops bombarded Kyiv with missiles and drones

On the night of 24 April, Russian troops attacked civilian infrastructure in the Ukrainian capital. Loud explosions occurred in several districts of Kyiv. Other eyewitnesses reported explosions.

Russia again attacked the Ukrainian capital Kyiv with drones and missiles. Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported on his Telegram channel that residential buildings and cars were damaged and caught fire in several districts. A residential building was destroyed and people were trapped in the rubble.

At least two people were killed in the attacks, and at least 54 others were injured. Thirty-eight people were taken to hospitals, including six children. Klitschko urged people to stay in shelters.

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Later, the State Emergency Service of Ukraine reported that nine people were killed in the Russian attack on Thursday night, and 63 people were injured. It was a combined attack with missiles and drones.

‘There is destruction. The search for people under the rubble continues,’ rescuers explained on Telegram.

In Kyiv, the death toll has risen to at least twelve as a result of a combined Russian missile and drone attack. More than 90 people were injured, the military administration said. According to Mayor Vitali Klitschko, six children were among the injured.

There could be other victims under the rubble, as search and rescue operations were not yet complete even in the morning.

‘A phone call can be heard from among the rubble – the search will continue until we are sure that everyone is found,’ said Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko.

Rescuers continued to search for the two children.

On 25 April, the State Emergency Service of Ukraine (SES) announced that search and rescue operations at the site of a Russian attack on a residential building in Kyiv had been completed. The attack killed 12 people and injured 87.

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Emergency and recovery operations are ongoing. Damaged building structures are being dismantled.

Russia’s strike on Kyiv on 24 April and the world’s reaction

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned Kyiv’s large-scale missile and drone attack on Thursday evening as one of Russia’s most egregious attacks on his country since the beginning of the war. He said during a visit to South Africa that Russia attacked civilians using more than 250 drones and missiles.

At least nine people were killed. The President of Ukraine stressed that he was still interested in a peaceful solution to the problem, but after the recent attack, it became clear that Russia’s intentions matter.

French President Emmanuel Macron accused Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin of talking about a peace deal in the war in Ukraine while continuing deadly attacks on the country.

‘The only thing is for President Putin to finally stop lying,’ Macron said during a visit to Madagascar.

Macron noted that ‘when President Putin talks to American negotiators, he tells them: I want peace. When he speaks to the whole world, he says: I want peace’.

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At the same time, he continues to bomb Ukraine and kill people.

‘There is only one answer we are waiting for. Does President Putin agree to an unconditional ceasefire?’ The Americans proposed it, the Europeans supported it, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said yes. ‘If President Putin says yes, the weapons will be silent,’ Macron said. The Russian president must answer the question about the ceasefire. ‘And at that moment, we can build a just, lasting, lasting, lasting peace.’

US President Donald Trump also reacted to Russia’s attack on Kyiv on 24 April. He sharply criticised Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin. The politician was not happy about Russia’s attacks on Kyiv.

‘Unnecessary and very bad timing. Vladimir, stop! 5000 soldiers are being killed every week. Let’s reach a peace deal!’ he said in a post on his Truth Social platform.

According to Ukraine’s preliminary data, Zelenskyy said Russia used a North Korean-made ballistic missile to launch a deadly strike on the capital Kyiv.

‘If the information about the production of this missile in North Korea is confirmed, it will be another proof of the criminal alliance between Russia and Pyongyang,’ President Volodymyr Zelenskyy wrote on Facebook.

Ukrainian special services will check all the details. Information on the origin of the missile is currently preliminary.

According to Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Russian troops launched massive air strikes on Thursday as a distraction from ground attacks. They intensified their offensive, especially in the Pokrovske section of the frontline in the east, the politician said in a Telegram message early on Friday morning.

However, these attacks were repelled. At least twelve people were killed in an air strike on Kyiv on Thursday. It was the deadliest attack on the Ukrainian capital this year.

Russia attacked Kyiv and Ukraine on 6 April, resulting in a large number of casualties.

25/04/2025
Kyiv region increases pace of construction of fortifications, more than 10 thousand “dragon’s teeth” created

Russia has not abandoned its plans to invade Ukraine, so the construction of fortifications is more urgent than ever.

The Kyiv region continues to increase the pace of construction of fortifications. Details were provided by the Kyiv Regional Military Administration.

The protection of Ukraine’s borders is one of the main goals of the security policy. Construction continues in accordance with the state tasks of Ukraine. All work is agreed with the military in accordance with the expediency and need.

The fortifications under construction include an extensive system of trenches, dugouts and other types of shelters. Specialists are installing “dragon’s teeth” and appropriate barrier lines. Work is underway on anti-tank ditches and other non-explosive barriers.

Almost 10,000 concrete pyramids have already been installed and an anti-tank ditch has been constructed. The work is ongoing, with equipment and all the necessary materials being used.

The JMA stressed that they are in constant communication with the military on this issue. All forces and resources are being mobilised to complete the tasks.

Fortifications are being built under constant scrutiny. The quality and compliance with deadlines, as well as the efficient use of funds, are recorded. The lives of both civilians and our defenders depend on it.

As a reminder, the Russian strike caused damage to the environment in Kyiv region.

06/04/2025
The Armed Forces of Ukraine explained Russia’s combined strike on Ukraine on 6 April

On the night of 6 April 2025, the occupiers from the Russian Federation carried out a combined attack on Ukraine. They used air-, land-, and sea-based missiles and attack drones. This was reported on the Telegram channel of the Ukrainian Air Force.

132 means of air attack were detected – 23 missiles of various types and 109 attack UAVs (other types of imitators), including

6 Iskander-M ballistic missiles;

8 Kalibr cruise missiles;

9 X-101/X-55SM cruise missiles;

109 Shahed strike UAVs and other types of imitation drones.

Air attacks were repelled by aviation and anti-aircraft missile units. It was confirmed that 6 X-101/X-55SM cruise missiles, 6 Kalibr cruise missiles, 1 Iskander-M ballistic missile, 40 Shahed attack UAVs, 53 enemy imitator drones were destroyed.

The 6 April attack on Ukraine

On 6 April, Russia attacked various cities in Ukraine.

On 6 April, Kyiv was attacked by Russia. Missile strikes on the Ukrainian capital caused fires. Several people were injured, the body of a man was found in the Darnytskyi district of Kyiv.

Russians shelled Buchansky Fastiv and Brovary districts. Sumy, Kharkiv, Khmelnytsky, Cherkasy and Mykolaiv regions were also affected.

06/04/2025
Russia attacks Kyiv and Ukraine on April 6: casualties, damaged infrastructure

On April 6, Kyiv was attacked by Russia. As a result of missile strikes on the Ukrainian capital, fires broke out in non-residential buildings in the Obolon, Darnytskyi, and Solomianskyi districts. This was reported by Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko on his Telegram channel.

Three people were injured in the Darnytskyi district. Eight vehicles were also damaged. Later, the body of the deceased was found.

In the Obolonsky district, a fire broke out in an office center as a result of the strikes, and the building was partially destroyed. A fire was reported in a furniture shop and a warehouse building in Obolon district. Destruction on the 3rd, 4th and 5th floors of a 5-storey business center.

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In the Solomyansky district, an open-air fire broke out and the facade of a warehouse building caught fire.

In total, three people in Kyiv were injured in the April 6 attack. Two people were hospitalized.

The attack on Kyiv region

In Kyiv region, according to the Telegram channel of the Kyiv regional police, three districts are affected by the attack. In particular, in the

Brovary district, two buildings of a car repair company were destroyed. A total of seven vehicles and two forklifts were damaged. The facade of the gas station and windows were also damaged.

In Bucha district, damage to the roof and walls of a house was recorded. The damage was minor.

A car was damaged in Fastiv district.

The shelling on April 6 and the consequences for Ukrainian towns and villages

Strike on Kharkiv region

Russian aircraft attacked residential areas of Kupyansk in Kharkiv region, according to the State Emergency Service. Fires broke out and there are victims.

The bomb hit a 9-story building. A fire broke out with a total area of 100 square meters.

A fire was also reported in another building. Fire was recorded in the outbuildings on the area of 200 square meters.

Two people were preliminarily injured: A 67-year-old man and a 78-year-old woman.

Attack on Mykolaiv

Russian troops also attacked Mykolaiv. According to the State Emergency Service, the attack damaged houses and cars.

A 30-square-meter fire was reported in one of the buildings, and a gas pipe caught fire in another. Both were extinguished by rescuers.

Three women were injured in the attack. Specialists from various emergency services were involved in the aftermath of the attack.

Russia strikes at civilians in Kherson region

Russian troops attacked Kherson region again. According to Roman Mrochko, the head of the Kherson MVA, in his Telegram channel, Russian terrorists killed a man in the Dniprovsky district. A 59-year-old man sustained fatal injuries.

Occupants are consistently shelling Kherson, even using frontline UAVs.

Shelling of Zaporizhzhia region

During the day, the occupiers struck 449 times at 9 settlements in Zaporizhzhia region. Ivan Fedorov, the head of the JFO, said on his Telegram channel that the occupiers carried out two air strikes on the settlements of Huliaypole and Stepove.

Stepove, Kamianske, Shcherbaky, Lobkove, Charivne, Gulyaypole, Novodanylivka, Mala Tokmachka and Novodarivka were also attacked by 249 UAVs of various modifications.

Stepove, Huliaipole and Shcherbaky were attacked by four MLRS attacks.

Russian troops are actively using artillery in the towns and villages of the region. A total of 194 artillery rounds were fired at Stepove, Lobkove, Kamianske, Gulyaypole, Shcherbaky, Novodanylivka, Charivne, Mala Tokmachka and Novodarivka.

Strike on Sumy

Russians also attacked Sumy with drones on April 6. A total of eight “Shaheds” were used against civilian infrastructure. As reported on Facebook, administrative and storage facilities, vehicles and other equipment of one of the enterprises were damaged.

According to preliminary reports, there were no casualties.

06/04/2025
Soldiers of the 72nd Brigade named after ‘Black Cossacks’ receive 800 more FPV drones – Klitschko

The Day of Ukrainian Volunteer is celebrated on 14 March. On this day, the soldiers of the 72nd separate mechanised brigade named after the Black Cossacks received a new batch of aid, and another 800 FPV drones were sent to the frontline. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko announced the details on his Telegram channel.

Since the beginning of the year, UAH 15 million has been allocated from the city budget. These funds were allocated for the equipment and urgent needs of Ukrainian defenders. In January, Kyiv handed over 500 UAVs to the brigade: 400 daytime and 100 nighttime FPV drones, which were requested by the military.

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In 2025, the Kyiv City Council has already allocated more than UAH 5 billion to support Ukrainian forces at the front. Kyiv Mayor Klitschko has instructed the executive body to allocate another UAH 500 million.

‘In total, this is already UAH 5.5 billion,’ he said.

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Vitali Klitschko added that the Ukrainian military would use these funds to buy drones, vehicles, electronic warfare systems and other necessary equipment.

16/03/2025
More than 80 apartments and dozens of cars were damaged: Russia shells Kyiv region with drones

Kyiv police officers record the consequences of Russia’s attack on the capital region of Ukraine on 5 March. On the night of 5 March, the Russian occupiers launched a drone strike on the Kyiv region. The police press service provided details.

In total, 85 apartments in two apartment buildings and 22 cars were damaged in the attack in Boryspil district. Damage was also reported to a private house, two warehouses, two hangars, a shop, a school and a kindergarten. There is no information about the victims.

The police called on residents to follow the rules of conduct during air raids in Kyiv, to go to shelters, as well as to follow safety rules and report suspicious objects.

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Shelling of Ukraine on 5 March

Shelling of Ukraine on 5 March

On the night of 5 March 2025 (from 19.30 on 4 March), Russian troops attacked with three Iskander-M/KN-23 ballistic missiles, one S-300 anti-aircraft guided missile, 181 Shahed strike UAVs and various types of imitator drones from the directions of.

To repel the attack, the Ukrainian Armed Forces used aviation, anti-aircraft missile troops, electronic warfare units and mobile fire groups.

The Ukrainian Air Force confirmed the destruction of 115 Shahed attack UAVs and other types of drones in Kharkiv, Dnipro, Sumy, Poltava, Kyiv, Chernihiv, Cherkasy, Mykolaiv, Donetsk and Odesa regions.

55 enemy imitator drones were lost in the area (without any negative consequences).

The enemy attack affected Kyiv, Odesa, Dnipro and Kharkiv regions.

05/03/2025
Shelling of Ukraine: private house damaged in Kyiv region

Today, on 10 November, Russian occupiers attacked Kyiv region again.

As a result of Russian strikes, a private house was damaged in one of the districts. This was reported by the press service of the National Police.

The Russian invaders damaged a private house, an outbuilding, a utility room and a fence. A fire broke out in the house, which rescuers quickly extinguished.

There is currently no information about the victims.

The KIAA reported that the enemy’s capital remains on the top of the list of targets. Last night, the occupiers again launched their attack drones at civilian buildings. The air alert in Kyiv was announced twice, and in total it lasted almost 5 hours.

Russian forces have recently changed the tactics of their drone operations. The Ukrainian Defence Forces, which have been involved in the protection of airspace, have been responding effectively to the new challenges.

They managed to neutralise about a dozen enemy UAVs that threatened Kyiv in various ways. There were no damages or casualties in the capital.

Earlier, border guards explained whether there would be a new offensive on Kyiv.

10/11/2024
Wounded defenders from Kyiv can receive assistance of UAH 45 thousand
The state guarantees a one-off financial assistance to servicemen who were injured in the line of duty

Kyiv residents who defended Ukraine at the front and were wounded can receive financial assistance in the amount of UAH 45,000. The application can be submitted online.

The details were posted on Facebook on 26 October by Marina Honda, deputy head of the Kyiv City State Administration. The request can be submitted through the ‘Portal of Defenders’.

How to apply for assistance:
- Offline through the Kyiv Military Hub (through a representative or in person) to the Department of Social and Veteran Policy of the Kyiv City State Administration
- Online on the KCSA website
This assistance is available to Kyiv residents who were hospitalised as a result of injuries sustained in the territories where hostilities are ongoing. This applies to the period after the relevant decision of the Kyiv City Council comes into force, namely from 24 September 2024.

The decision on payment is made within a month. The funds are received in the first decade of the following month.

War in Ukraine – how to get a one-time financial assistance after being wounded

The state guarantees the payment of a one-time financial assistance to servicemen who were injured in the line of duty. This payment is made for any injury that led to the establishment of a disability group or resulted in partial disability, including the following

contusion
- frostbite
- wounding
- dislocation
- mine-blast injury
- concussion
- tear
- sprain
- fracture
- poisoning, etc
The timeframe for receiving the one-off financial assistance depends on the relevant consideration by the Commission of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine. The assistance is paid after the documents are reviewed.

As a reminder, the Pentagon chief made an unannounced visit to Kyiv.
27/10/2024
“Russia has a certain amount of forces”: border guards explain whether there will be a new attack on Kyiv

An offensive on Kyiv by Russian troops is not possible in the near future.

Russia currently does not have enough forces to organise an offensive on the northern border. Andriy Demchenko, a spokesman for the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine (SBGS), provided details at a briefing.

Russian troops are not able to re-invade, so an attack on Kyiv is not realistic at the moment. Russia has withdrawn all its units from the territory of Belarus, which were on training grounds, and has not set up new ones.

The SBGS spokesman also noted that it is necessary to be prepared for any unforeseen situations. Demchenko added that the situation on the border with Russia is similar.

“Russia has a certain number of forces on the other side, approximately 19-20 thousand soldiers,” he explained.

Demchenko stressed that if we take the entire length of the border with Russia, the forces that the enemy has in this area are not enough for a new large-scale attack. According to him, if Russia takes any steps, they will be more tactical, so a repeat attack on Kyiv is not expected.

All actions taken on the border with Ukraine are aimed primarily at ensuring that Ukraine keeps the necessary number of its units near the border. This forces our troops not to move them to more important areas where fighting is currently taking place.

Situation north of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

According to the report of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the operational situation in the Polissya and Volyn sectors has not changed significantly.

On the Siverskyi and Slobozhanskyi directions, Russian troops maintain a military presence in the border areas. The enemy continues to conduct sabotage activities to prevent the redeployment of our troops to threatened areas, and increases the density of minefields along the state border with the Belgorod region.

The Russian invaders used artillery to fire at settlements in Chernihiv, Sumy and Kharkiv regions. In total, more than 100 towns and villages came under artillery fire not only in the northern regions, but also in Luhansk, Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, Dnipro, Mykolaiv and Kherson regions. Ukrainian defenders continue to successfully destroy the occupiers.

As a reminder, on 18 February, Russian troops attacked Kyiv region and various regions of Ukraine. The attack destroyed more than 700 trees and created sinkholes.

20/02/2024
More than 700 trees destroyed: Russian strike damages environment in Kyiv region (photos)

Kyiv was shelled by Russian invaders, but in vain. The capital’s air defence forces repelled the attack.

Environmental inspectors in the Kyiv region recorded the consequences of the Russian attack on 15 February 2024. The State Ecological Inspectorate of the Capital District published the details on Facebook.

A huge sinkhole was formed on the territory of the Bucha community as a result of a Russian missile strike. Experts went to the site to record the damage to the environment.

They found that the sinkhole was 6 metres deep and 14 metres in diameter. As a result of the attack, 700 pine, birch and oak trees under 12 years old were destroyed over an area of 2,000 square metres.

Environmental inspectors intend to collect all the necessary information to calculate the environmental damage caused by the armed aggression of Russian troops. The extent of the damage will be reported later.

Shelling of Kyiv and Ukraine on 15 February 2024

On 15 February, Serhiy Popko, the head of the KIAA, reported on Telegram that enemy missiles were flying at the Ukrainian capital. They came from different directions.

The air alert in the capital lasted more than 2 hours. The Ukrainian air defence forces successfully destroyed all the missiles.

Attack on Lviv

On 15 February, the occupiers also shelled Lviv. According to the mayor of the city Andriy Sadovyi more than 10 missiles were fired at the Lviv region. A kindergarten and two schools were damaged.

More than 400 windows were smashed. A total of 18 residential buildings were damaged.

Shelling of Poltava

Russian troops attacked Poltava region at night. According to the head of the Poltava Regional Military Administration, Philip Pronin, a warehouse in the Myrhorod district was hit in Telegram. This caused a fire on an area of 100 m². There were no casualties or injuries as a result of the strike.

Strike on the Dnipro River

Serhiy Lysak, the head of the Dnipro Regional Military Administration, reported on Telegram that in the morning, air defence forces managed to eliminate two missiles. They landed in Novomoskovsk and Nikopol districts. In Dniprovskyi district, he said, an infrastructure facility was damaged.

Shelling of Zaporizhzhia

Traditionally, the Russian invaders shelled Zaporizhzhia, as reported by the secretary of the Zaporizhzhia City Council Anatoliy Kurtev on Telegram. The attack took place in the morning of 15 February. An infrastructure facility came under fire. According to him, four people could have been injured.

Earlier, the media reported that Bundeswehr generals secretly visited Kyiv on the day Valeriy Zaluzhnyi resigned.

18/02/2024