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Explore detailed reports and updates on air attacks in Kyiv throughout 2025. The ongoing conflict has seen numerous incidents, including drone strikes by Russian forces and the responsive actions of Ukrainian air defense systems. Key events have included damage to residential areas, historical buildings, and casualties among civilians. Each incident, such as the attacks on January 1 and New Year’s Eve, underscores the challenging conditions faced by the city's residents. Our coverage includes photo and video evidence, bringing the realities of these attacks closer to our readers. This page serves as a comprehensive resource for understanding the scale and impact of aerial aggression on Ukraine's capital.
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Explosions occurred in Kyiv. Air defense is operating Explosions occurred in Kyiv: UAV wreckage fell in five districts of capital (updated) Explosions were heard in Kyiv during an air raid alert. Air defence forces are operating. 19 959 22 Previously in trend: War

Zelenskyy comments on UAV attack on Kyiv on January 16, 2025 Zelenskyy on Russian UAV attack on Kyiv during Starmer’s visit: "We will send our regards as well". VIDEO President Volodymyr Zelenskyy commented on the UAV attack on Kyiv during the visit of British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. 4 863 14 Previously in trend: War

Attack on Kyiv on January 10 Elimination of consequences of enemy attack in Solomianskyi district of Kyiv has been completed. PHOTOS Rescuers have completed the liquidation of the aftermath of the Russian attack in the Solomianskyi district of Kyiv. 4 290 0

Enemy drone hits high-rise building in Solomianskyi district of Kyiv Consequences of enemy drone hitting high-rise building in Solomianskyi district of Kyiv. PHOTOS On the night of 10 January, the enemy attacked the capital of Ukraine with attack UAVs. 7 259 6

Drone debris falls on high-rise building in Kyiv "Shahed" attack: debris fell on high-rise building in Kyiv. VIDEO On the night of 10 January, air defense was operating in Kyiv. The enemy attacked the capital with drones. 9 969 6

Russian attack on Kyiv on January 1: Debris clearance completed In Kyiv, clearing of rubble after Russian attack on January 1 has been completed: two dead, four injured. PHOTOS Search, rescue and recovery operations, which continued after the Russian attack on 1 January, have been completed in the Pechersk district of Kyiv. 3 799 4 Previously in trend: War

Shahed Explosions occurred in Kyiv: enemy UAV flying towards capital Explosions were heard during an air raid alert in Kyiv. 3 524 3

On 3 December, shaheds attacked Kyiv Another attack on Kyiv by "shaheds": air defence forces were engaged, there was injured woman (updated) Russian drones launched on the night of 3 January attacked Kyiv again. Air defence forces were working. 4 750 12

As a result of the drone attack on the center of Kyiv on January 1, the administrative buildings of the Verkhovna Rada were damaged As result of Russian attack on Kyiv on January 1, administrative buildings of VR damaged - Stefanchuk. PHOTOS During a Russian drone attack in central Kyiv on Wednesday, 1 January, an explosive wave damaged, among other things, the administrative buildings of the Ukrainian parliament, which house committees and departments of the Verkhovna Rada. 6 864 38

Consequences of Russian attack on Kyiv on 1 January Elimination of consequences of Russian "Shahed" attack continuing in Kyiv for second day. VIDEO+PHOTOS Rescuers have been dismantling the rubble of a building in the Pechersk district of the capital for two days after the attack by Russian "shaheds" on the morning of 1 January. 5 531 1

Union of Writers Russian attack on Kyiv on 1 January: building of National Union of Writers of Ukraine damaged As a result of the Russian attack on 1 January in Kyiv, a historical and architectural monument, the building of the National Union of Writers of Ukraine, was damaged. 4 802 8

Ihor Zyma Russian attack on Kyiv: prominent neurobiologist Ihor Zyma and his wife killed (updated) As a result of the morning attack on Kyiv by Shaheds, Ihor Zyma, Doctor of Biological Sciences at the Institute of Biology and Medicine, and his wife were killed. 37 432 49

Consequences of the attack on Kyiv on January 1, 2025 Two dead as result of Russian attack on Kyiv, pregnant women among injured. Rescue operation complicated by collapse of stairwells - MIA. PHOTOS As a result of the Russian attack on New Year's morning in Kyiv, 2 people were killed. It is also known about 6 injured, including two pregnant women.  7 251 23

Shahed almost hit the OP "Shaheds" evaded air defenses and almost hit Presidential Office. This highlights systemic problems - Bezuhla. PHOTO On New Year's Eve, during an enemy drone attack on the capital, "Shaheds" managed to evade air defense and almost hit the Presidential Office. 40 156 143

Shaheds’ attack on Kyiv on January 1 On New Year’s Eve, in time of peace and hope, Russia chose violence - Czech Foreign Minister Lipavsky Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavsky said that Czech diplomacy will continue to stand by Ukraine. 1 116 1 Previously in trend: War

On January 1, Russians attacked Kyiv with drones "Shahed" attack on Kyiv: debris fell in two districts. Two people killed. Number of injured increased to 7 people (updated). VIDEO&PHOTOS On the morning of 1 January, air defences were operating in the capital. Russians attacked Kyiv with drones. 23 468 35

missile over Kyiv Missile strike on Kyiv: debris fell in Darnytskyi district, private houses and cars damaged (updated) Debris from Russian missiles used by the enemy to attack Kyiv on the morning of 31 December was recorded in the Darnytskyi district of Kyiv. 20 451 42

Consequences of attack on Kyiv Over 1300 enemy UAVs and more than 250 missiles of various types attacked Kyiv in 2024 - KCMA Over the course of the year, Russian troops conducted almost 200 air strikes on the Ukrainian capital Kyiv using UAVs and missiles. 306 2

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs commented on the missile attack on Kyiv MFA on Russia’s strike on Kyiv: Putin confirms "honorary title" awarded to him by Zelenskyy Russia's strike on Kyiv is a confirmation of the "title" that President Volodymyr Zelenskyy conferred on Russian dictator Putin the day before. 6 950 33 Previously in trend: War

Consequences of ruscists’ attack on Kyiv on 20 December Attack on Kyiv reminds us of two things: Russia is not seeking peace and this war is far from being regional, - Estonian Foreign Minister Tsahkna. VIDEO Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna reacts to the Russian attack on Kyiv on 20 December. 1 711 2

Consequences of the ruscists’ attack on Kyiv on 20 December Missile attack on Kyiv: enemy launches ballistic missile attack, kills one person, injures 13, causes significant damage in 3 districts. PHOTOS A missile attack by Russian occupiers on Kyiv on the morning of December 20 resulted in one death and one injured. 59 758 221

St Nicholas Cathedral damaged in Kyiv St Nicholas Cathedral damaged in Kyiv. VIDEO&PHOTOS A Russian missile strike on Kyiv on Friday, 20 December, damaged facade stained glass window on the St Nicholas Church, an architectural monument of national importance in Ukraine. 13 544 22

Shelling of Kyiv on 20 December. How many missiles were shot down All 5 ballistic missiles flying towards Kyiv were destroyed. 40 attack UAVs out of 65 launched were shot down. INFOGRAPHICS On the night of 20 December, Russian troops attacked Ukraine with various types of missiles and attack drones. 5 055 16 Previously in trend: War

Missile attack on Kyiv on 20 December Cars are on fire in Kyiv due to falling rocket debris, there are victims (updated). VIDEO In Holosiivskyi district, cars are on fire as a result of fall of rocket debris. 20 300 67

Explosions in Kyiv on 17 December: Air defence working on drones Series of explosions rang out in Kyiv: air defence is operating against UAVs A series of explosions have been heard in Kyiv and the region, and air defence forces are working to counter Russian UAVs. 3 795 1 Previously in trend: War

шахеди At night, "Shaheds" once again attacked Kyiv: air defense forces neutralized about dozen attack UAVs, and debris was recorded falling in one of districts On the night of 1 December, Russia once again attacked Kyiv with attack drones. Defense forces neutralized about a dozen UAVs. 3 583 0

State Emergency Service pyrotechnics discover remains of Russian X-55 cruise missile in one of Kyiv's districts Sappers seize remains of Russian X-55 missile that fell in one of Kyiv’s districts. PHOTOS In one of Kyiv's districts, sappers of the State Emergency Service discovered the remains of a Russian X-55 cruise missile. 4 925 1

Shelling of Kyiv on 28 November: consequences of attacks on Darnytskyi district Consequences of Russia’s missile attack on Kyiv: damage to enterprise. PHOTOS On 28 November, Russia launched a combined missile and drone strike on Kyiv. 8 252 0 Previously in trend: War

Shahed over Kyiv "Shaheds" attacked Kyiv: two injured, non-residential infrastructure damaged On the night of Wednesday, 27 November 2024, enemy "Shaheds" attacked Kyiv. Air defence forces were operating in the capital. 2 765 0

26 листопада у Києві працювала ППО Russia attacked Kyiv with shaheds: air alert lasted more than 5 hours, air defence destroyed more than dozen Russian UAVs On the night of 26 November, Russian drones attacked Kyiv once again. The drones came in waves, in groups of different numbers and from different directions. 1 824 2

Шахед над Києвом About 10 Shaheds destroyed over Kyiv: no casualties or damage reported Today, November 24, 2024, at night, the Russian armed forces once again attacked the capital of Ukraine with unmanned aerial vehicles. 1 113 3

сирена Air alert in Kyiv and number of regions On the afternoon of November 20, 2024, an air alert was declared in Kyiv and a number of regions of Ukraine. 4 638 10

пожежа в Києві Fire in apartment of high-rise building in Dniprovskyi district is not related to UAV attack - KСMA (updated). PHOTOS A fire breaks out in a high-rise apartment in Kyiv due to an enemy drone attack. 3 326 0

Обстріл Києва 17 листопада Several Kh-101/55 missiles, several "Kindzhals" and "Iskanders",dozen drones were destroyed over Kyiv - KCMA Today, on November 17, 2024, the Russian Armed Forces launched a massive, combined missile and drone strike on Ukraine. 4 404 8

Обстріл Києва 17 листопада Consequences of combined missile-drone attack on Kyiv. PHOTOS On the night of 17 November, the Russian occupiers launched a combined attack on Kyiv. First, they launched "chessmen", then attacked with missiles. 22 597 15

наслідки атаки на Київ Up to dozen Shaheds were destroyed over Kyiv: residential infrastructure was damaged by debris. PHOTO On the night of Saturday, 16 November 2024, Russian troops attacked Kyiv with attack drones. 5 541 4

Дрон РФ Russia increases drone attacks on Ukraine by 44% after Trump’s election victory - ABC News Russia has increased the intensity of its long-range drone attacks on Ukrainian cities by about 44% in the week after President-elect Donald Trump won the election. 1 467 7

Російський обстріл пошкодив знімальний павільйон МастерШеф MasterChef filming pavilion heavily damaged as result of Russian missile attack on Kyiv. PHOTOS Today, on 13 November, the filming pavilion of the MasterChef culinary project was heavily damaged as a result of the morning Russian shelling. 24 018 44

Балістика на Київ Several cruise and ballistic missiles and a dozen drones were destroyed over Kyiv. No damage or casualties reported - KCMA Today, 13 November 2024, the Russian Armed Forces launched a combined missile and drone strike on Kyiv for the first time in 73 days. 9 016 14

ракета Missiles on Kyiv, explosions heard in capital, air defence system in operation (updated) On the morning of 13 November 2024, the enemy launched missiles at Kyiv. 11 851 5

сапери поліції Києва знешкоджують шахеди що не вибухнули Kyiv police EOD specialists neutralize two "shaheds" that did not detonate after falling. VIDEO&PHOTOS The bomb disposal experts neutralized two "shaheds" that fell on the roof of a private household and a vacant lot without detonating. 5 454 13

Атака на Київ 7 листопада Consequences of enemy attack on Kyiv. PHOTOS Residential and non-residential premises in four districts of the capital were damaged by debris as a result of nighttime shelling by enemy UAVs. 9 090 10

Наслідки падіння уламків More than three dozen Russian UAVs were neutralized over Kyiv and on approaches to city. PHOTOS On the night of 7 November, the Russian army again massively attacked Kyiv with attack drones. The enemy drones entered the capital both singly and in groups, in waves from different directions. 4 455 12

Наслідки нічної атаки на Київ Shaheds’ attack on Kyiv: consequences recorded in six districts, two injured (updated). PHOTOS As a result of the Russian drone attack on Kyiv, debris was seen falling in five districts of the capital. 7 267 18

Київ Russian army has attacked Kyiv: Shaheds’ debris fell in 4 districts, fires broke out (updated). PHOTOS On the night of 7 November, the Russian invaders once again attacked Kyiv with "shaheds". Air defence forces worked in the capital twice during the night. Debris fell in Holosiivskyi and Pecherskyi districts. 12 374 16

Наслідки атаки шахедів 3 листопада по Києву Night attack of the "Shaheds": air defense forces shot down all UAVs that threatened Kyiv. PHOTOS On the night of 3 November, the Russian occupiers attacked Kyiv in several waves with Shahed attack drones. Drone debris fell in two districts of the Ukrainian capital. 6 191 17

Президент Володимир Зеленський In October, Ukraine was attacked by more than 2,000 Shaheds. These are more than 170,000 foreign components, - Zelenskyy. VIDEO In October, the Russians launched more than 2,000 "shaheds" against Ukraine. This is more than 170,000 components from abroad. The world must work much harder to control the export of specialised parts and resources. 2 702 72

квартира після пожежі в Святошинському районі Києва Apartment in 16-story building in Sviatoshynskyi district of Kyiv burned down after Russian attack. PHOTOS As a result of the Russian drone attack on Kyiv, debris was recorded falling in the Dniprovskyi district on the territory of a residential area. 6 151 15