Russia's attack on Kyiv causes casualties, damages 6 districts, and disrupts metro service
Kyiv attacked by Russian drones and missiles (Photo: Vitalii Nosach, RBC-Ukraine)
Russia launched a nighttime attack on Kyiv using Shahed drones and ballistic missiles. By morning, there are confirmed casualties, with damage reported across six districts. The city’s red metro line is currently operating only on the right bank.
For the full details on the aftermath of the combined attack on Kyiv, see the RBC-Ukraine report below.
Damage in 6 districts
According to the Kyiv City State Administration, fires have been reported in apartment buildings, gas stations, non-residential facilities, and open areas across the city.
- Solomianskyi district – a fire broke out on the 11th floor of a 16-story building.
- Darnytskyi district – debris fell in three locations, damaging two vehicles.
- Holosiivskyi district – fire at a civil infrastructure site, damage to an educational facility, and debris fell near a gas station.
- Desnianskyi district – drone debris found in an open area.
- Shevchenkivskyi district – fire in a non-residential building area.
- Dniprovskyi district – significant damage to a gas station.
Photo: Damaged high-rise building in Kyiv’s Solomianskyi district (Vitalii Nosach, RBC-Ukraine)
Casualties
Kyiv Mayor Vitalii Klitschko reported that the attack resulted in 4 deaths and 20 people injured.
According to Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko, three State Emergency Service (SES) rescuers were killed in Kyiv while responding to the aftermath of Russian strikes.
"They were working under fire to help people. Another nine rescuers were injured - some are in serious condition, and doctors are fighting for their lives. Additionally, five rescuers were injured while extinguishing a fire in the Ternopil region. All are receiving medical care," Klymenko said.
Photo: Rescuers who died in Kyiv (t.me/dsns_telegram)
Metro damage
As a result of the combined attack on Kyiv, tracks and cables between the Darnytsia and Livoberezhna stations on the red metro line were damaged.
Throughout the day, trains will run only on the right bank, between Akademmistechko and Arsenalna stations. Trains on the red line will run at 4 minutes and 30 seconds intervals.
The estimated repair time is about 24 hours.
Due to the metro damage between Lisova and Arsenalna stations, a substitute bus route No. 1M has been organized.
Combined attack on Ukraine
Last night and early this morning, Russia launched a multi-pronged strike on Ukraine using attack drones, ballistic missiles, and Kalibr cruise missiles. Additionally, a Russian Tu-95MS bomber took to the skies, launching more cruise missiles across the country.
Besides Kyiv, cities including Chernihiv, Lutsk, and regions like Lviv also came under attack. The Ternopil Regional Military Administration reported the heaviest assault on the area, with numerous strikes, power outages, and heavy smoke in the city.
For a detailed report on the impact of the attack on Ukraine, read the article by RBC-Ukraine.
