Kyiv’s Lukianivka suffers heavy destruction as market and homes destroyed
What Lukianivka looks like after the night strike on Kyiv (Photo: RBC-Ukraine)
At night, Russia struck virtually every district of the capital. One of the most densely populated areas — Lukianivka — was heavily damaged, with numerous fires breaking out.
RBC-Ukraine visited the scene and, in this report, shows the aftermath of yet another Russian war crime.
Kvadrat shopping mall burned to the ground
One of the consequences of the strike is the Kvadrat shopping and entertainment centre in Lukianivka. The building took a direct hit and was engulfed in flames.
The footage shows a charred structure, debris, and remnants of signage. Virtually nothing remains of the mall.
Photo: aftermath of the strike on the Kvadrat shopping mall (RBC-Ukraine)
Photo: aftermath of the strike on the Kvadrat shopping mall (RBC-Ukraine)
Photo: aftermath of the strike on the Kvadrat shopping mall (RBC-Ukraine)
Photo: aftermath of the strike on the Kvadrat shopping mall (RBC-Ukraine)
Five-story building was also hit
Among the objects struck during the attack was an ordinary residential building. Part of the building's structure collapsed. Windows were blown out.
Emergency services continue to work at the scene.
Photo: aftermath of the attack on the capital on the night of May 24 (RBC-Ukraine)
Photo: aftermath of the attack on the capital on the night of May 24 (RBC-Ukraine)
Photo: aftermath of the attack on the capital on the night of May 24 (RBC-Ukraine)
Photo: aftermath of the attack on the capital on the night of May 24 (RBC-Ukraine)
Photo: aftermath of the attack on the capital on the night of May 24 (RBC-Ukraine)
Lukianivskyi market burned down
The Lukianivskyi market also came under attack during the night. The footage shows that only ashes remain of the kiosks. Fires are ongoing. An RBC-Ukraine correspondent reports that gas cylinders are periodically exploding in the market area.
Photo: what Lukyanivskyi market looks like after the attack (RBC-Ukraine)
Photo: what Lukyanivskyi market looks like after the attack (RBC-Ukraine)
Photo: what Lukyanivskyi market looks like after the attack (RBC-Ukraine)
Photo: what Lukyanivskyi market looks like after the attack (RBC-Ukraine)
Photo: aftermath of the strike on Lukianivka (RBC-Ukraine)
The Lukianivska metro station was also damaged. The photo shows that the entrance to the vestibule is damaged.
Photo: aftermath of the strike on the capital (RBC-Ukraine)
Attack on Kyiv on May 24: What is known about the consequences
On the night of May 24, Russia launched a massive attack on Kyiv. Ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and attack drones were aimed at the city. Debris fell in several districts; there are wounded.
As a result of the attack in the Shevchenkivskyi district, an enemy drone hit a 9‑story residential building. A fire broke out between the 8th and 9th floors; there is one fatality.
As RBC-Ukraine reported, during the same attack, projectiles hit two schools in the Shevchenkivskyi district. In one of them, the entrance to a shelter with people inside was blocked.
The Kyiv Regional Military Administration stated that tonight Russia struck all districts of the Kyiv region — with drones, cruise missiles, and ballistic missiles.
The blast wave from the strike also damaged the Lukianivska metro station — the station's vestibule was affected.
