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The ongoing conflict in Ukraine continues to escalate as Kyiv faces frequent shelling from Russian forces. Recent strikes have resulted in significant damage to infrastructure and casualties, including the tragic injury of an ambulance crew responding to a Russian attack. The capital is under constant threat, with areas like Desnianskyi and Solomianskyi districts reporting severe damage from UAV debris and missile strikes. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko has urged residents to stock up on essentials and consider temporary relocation to safer areas. Despite the efforts of Ukrainian air defenses, the shortage of anti-aircraft missiles complicates repelling these massive attacks, making the situation increasingly dire for Kyiv's population.
What is the current situation in Kyiv regarding the shelling?
Kyiv is experiencing frequent shelling by Russian forces, leading to severe infrastructure damage and casualties. The city's response includes strengthening air defenses and urging residents to prepare for potential escalations in the conflict.
How has the shelling impacted the residents of Kyiv?
The shelling has resulted in injuries and fatalities, damage to residential and public buildings, and disruptions to essential services like electricity and water supply. Many residents are considering relocation for safety.
How are the authorities in Kyiv handling the shelling?
Kyiv authorities are actively working to repair damage and maintain essential services. They urge residents to stock up on supplies and have recommended relocation to areas with alternative power and heat sources.
What measures are being taken to protect Kyiv from further shelling?
Ukrainian defense forces are deploying air defense systems to intercept drones and missiles. However, there is a reported shortage of anti-aircraft missiles, complicating the defense efforts against the ongoing attacks.
What are the international reactions to the shelling of Kyiv?
International leaders and organizations have condemned Russia's attacks on Kyiv, calling for heightened pressure on Moscow. The international community is closely monitoring the situation as tensions escalate.
How is the shelling affecting daily life in Kyiv?
Life in Kyiv is heavily disrupted, with frequent air raid alerts, power outages, and damage to homes and public facilities. Residents are urged to stay alert and prepare emergency kits in case of further attacks.
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Explosions heard in Kyiv: capital came under ballistic missile attack (updated) A series of loud explosions rang out in Kyiv on the evening of October 12, before a red-level air raid alert was declared. 6 798 26 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kyiv
Russian UAV hits residential building in Kyiv: people killed and injured (updated). VIDEO&PHOTOS On the evening of 12 October, in the Darnytskyi district of Kyiv, a drone reportedly struck a 25-storey block of flats. 10 313 20 Previously in trend: Attack of drones Shelling of Kyiv
Russian attack on Kyiv: debris fell near petrol station in Darnytskyi district; car was damaged In Kyiv, debris fell near a petrol station as a result of an enemy attack, damaging a car. 1 406 2 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kyiv
Two cars caught fire in Kyiv following Russian attack: fire has been extinguished. PHOTOS A fire broke out in a non-residential building in the Dnipro district of Kyiv as a result of an enemy attack. 1 183 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kyiv
Kyiv enters "survival mode" ahead of winter due to Russian strikes. I advise leaving temporarily, - Klitschko Kyiv Mayor Vitalii Klitschko said that intensified Russian strikes have pushed the capital into "survival mode" and advised residents with relatives outside the city to consider leaving temporarily. 7 025 108 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kyiv
Reduced water pressure recorded in several Kyiv districts, water supply interruptions possible, - Kyiv City State Administration Reduced pressure in water supply networks is being observed in Kyiv's Holosiivskyi, Pecherskyi, Sviatoshynskyi, Solomianskyi and Shevchenkivskyi districts. 1 779 14 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kyiv
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Ukraine prepares response to new wave of Russian escalation – Zelenskyy after report from SSU chief Poklad President Volodymyr Zelenskyy heard reports from the Head of the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU), Oleksandr Poklad, and Deputy Head of the Presidential Office, Pavlo Palisa. 2 247 37 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kramatorsk Shelling of Chernihiv region Shelling of Kyiv
Kyiv metro suspends train services and escalator operations due to voltage drop. VIDEO (updated) On Thursday, October 8, train services and escalator operations in the Kyiv metro were temporarily suspended due to a voltage drop. 3 182 22 Previously in trend: Closure of metro stations in Kyiv Shelling of Kyiv
Russia attacked store in Solomianskyi District of Kyiv: two killed, there are wounded. PHOTOS (updated) Russian troops attacked a store building in the Solomianskyi district of Kyiv. 6 338 10 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kyiv
Russia attacked Kyiv this morning: one person killed and five injured (updated) Debris from a drone was found in one of Kyiv’s districts. 1 989 1 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kyiv
Two people were killed in Kyiv as result of Russian strike, - State Emergency Service. PHOTOS Two people have been killed in the Desnianskyi district of Kyiv following a Russian attack. A fire broke out in a high-rise block, causing partial structural damage. 2 284 5 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kyiv
Dovzhenko Film Studio has once again been damaged by Russian strike on Kyiv. VIDEO+PHOTOS The building housing the Oleksandr Dovzhenko National Film Studio was damaged as a result of a Russian strike on the night of 7 October. 1 835 2 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kyiv
Consequences of Russia’s attack on Kyiv: two dead, fires broke out. PHOTOS A Russian attack on Kyiv on the night of 7 October claimed the lives of two people. Fires broke out in two districts. 7 290 11 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kyiv Massive combined attack
Drones attacked Kyiv: school roof caught fire in Obolon district (updated). PHOTO An air raid alert was sounded twice during the night in Kyiv. The capital was attacked by enemy drones. 3 465 2 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kyiv
Valtonen condemned Russian strikes on Kyiv: The war must end Finland's Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen condemned the Russian attacks on Kyiv and stressed the need to end the war. 1 322 11 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kyiv
There may be 1–3 Russian repeaters operating in Kyiv to control ’Shaheds’, - Beskrestnov (Flash) Russian relay stations are operating in Kyiv, providing a temporary, short-term control channel for the ‘Shahed’ drones to adjust their strikes. 9 271 111 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kyiv
Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry denies possible plans to relocate Western embassies from Kyiv Foreign partners have not informed Ukraine of any plans to relocate their embassies from Kyiv to Lviv or Poland. 2 382 11 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kyiv
West prepares plans to evacuate its embassies from Kyiv in case of targeted Russian attacks – media Western countries are preparing contingency plans to relocate their embassies from Kyiv to Lviv or eastern Poland if Russia begins deliberately targeting foreign diplomatic missions in the capital. 3 082 18 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kyiv
Ruscists hit Pivdennyi Bridge in Kyiv for fourth time: it is closed to traffic after previous attacks On the evening of October 2, the Russian army hit Pivdennyi Bridge in Kyiv again during a drone attack. 8 743 105 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kyiv Russian strikes on bridges in Kyiv
Russian forces struck building in Kyiv: one person was killed and two were injured. PHOTOS This morning, Russian invaders attacked Kyiv with a drone, striking a residential building. 7 288 13 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kyiv
Enemy has struck South Bridge in Kyiv again; traffic has been restricted (updated). PHOTO Throughout the night, Russian invaders continued to attack the capital. 16 710 63 Previously in trend: UAV attack on Kyiv Shelling of Kyiv
Enemy strikes Kyiv’s Pivdennyi Bridge again: metro and surface transport services suspended (updated) On Thursday evening, October 1, debris from a Russian drone fell near a metro station in Kyiv’s Dniprovskyi district. The roadway of the Pivdennyi Bridge was also hit. 10 071 30 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kyiv
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50 kg of explosives on school stairs: unexploded "Geran-4" warhead removed in Kyiv. PHOTOS Bomb disposal technicians in Kyiv’s Solomianskyi district removed the unexploded warhead of a Geran-4 attack UAV that struck a school building in the morning. 2 452 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kyiv Destruction of missiles and drones
Zelenskyy on ’shahed’ strike on school in Kyiv: Russia must be held clearly accountable. VIDEO In Kyiv, a Russian drone struck a mainstream school. At the time of the attack, the children and teachers were taking shelter, so, according to preliminary reports, there were no injuries. Russia must be held fully accountable for such strikes. 2 145 38 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kyiv
Russian forces struck South Bridge in Kyiv twice: traffic has been temporarily suspended. VIDEO Russian occupiers have struck the South Bridge in Kyiv. 20 953 154 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kyiv
Aftermath of strike on school in Kyiv’s Solomianskyi district: pupils and staff were taking shelter. PHOTOS Russian invaders struck one of the schools in the Solomianskyi district of Kyiv with a drone. 4 965 26 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kyiv
Russian Federation attack on Kyiv on 1 October: house caught fire in Solomianskyi district; one person was injured. PHOTOS On the night of 1 October, Russian occupiers shelled Kyiv once again. As a result of the attack, fires broke out in the Solomianskyi and Obolonskyi districts. A residential building, cars and a warehouse were on fire; one person was injured. 2 778 3 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kyiv
Emergency power outages introduced in Kyiv after Russian attack Emergency power outages were introduced in Kyiv on 30 September. Explosions had earlier been heard in the capital. 4 776 28 Previously in trend: Power outages Shelling of Kyiv
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I am ashamed of Kyiv residents. Stop whining. Everyone is suffering, and Kyiv is most protected – propagandist Petrov, who has mobilization exemption. VIDEO Blogger and PR specialist for President Zelenskyy Volodymyr Petrov said he was ashamed of Kyiv residents who, in his words, "whine" about intensified Russian attacks. 16 470 143 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kyiv Activities of Volodymyr Petrov
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Two scientists were killed as result of Russian strike on NASU building in Kyiv; several others remain unaccounted for As a result of the strike carried out by Russian forces on the building of the Presidium of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine in Kyiv on the afternoon of 28 September, some scientists are "still unaccounted for". 6 328 49 Previously in trend: UAV attack on Kyiv Shelling of Kyiv
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People are fleeing building of National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine engulfed in flames following Russian strike: woman killed, there are casualties. VIDEO+PHOTO Russian invaders attacked the building of the National Academy of Sciences in Kyiv, causing a fire. 17 850 109 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kyiv
Russian forces attacked Kyiv with "Shahed" jet-powered drones: fires broke out in several districts. VIDEO An explosion was heard in Kyiv during another air raid alert. 5 271 26 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kyiv
"OKKO" petrol station in Kyiv was damaged as result of Russian strike. PHOTOS One of the OKKO petrol stations in Kyiv has been damaged as a result of the Russian attack. 3 722 2 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kyiv Drone attacks on gas stations
In Holosiivskyi district of Kyiv, Russian drone struck café. VIDEO In the Holosiivskyi district of Kyiv, a drone strike was reported to have hit a café located near a petrol station as a result of a Russian attack. 6 763 8 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kyiv
Night-time attack on Kyiv: four people injured. PHOTOS Four people were injured as a result of a Russian attack on Kyiv overnight. In several districts of the capital, drone strikes and falling debris were recorded, fires broke out and civilian infrastructure was damaged. 3 179 3 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kyiv
Cosmonova data centre in Kyiv, which was attacked by Russia, has ceased operations. PHOTOS Following the Russian attack, the data centre of the telecoms operator Cosmonova.net in Kyiv ceased operations. 8 611 31 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kyiv Russian attacks on data centers
29-year-old journalist, Mariia Yivzhenko, was killed in Kyiv as result of attack by Russian Federation In Kyiv, 29-year-old journalist Mariia Yivzhenko was killed as a result of a Russian attack on a business centre. She had previously worked for the publication NV Business. 5 621 12 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine Shelling of Kyiv
Russia has continued to attack Kyiv with drones since last night: five people have been injured in capital. PHOTOS Since the night of 26 September, Russian forces have continued to attack Kyiv with strike drones. Five residents of the capital were injured as a result of the enemy attack. 1 841 7 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kyiv
Russia attacked Kyiv: five-storey block was on fire, shopping centre and other buildings were damaged (updated). VIDEO+PHOTOS On the morning of 26 September, a fire broke out in a five-storey residential block in the Solomyanskyi district of Kyiv after a drone crashed. Four people are known to have been injured. 5 737 20 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kyiv
Russian strike on Kyiv on September 25: seven killed and 59 injured in total, including children (updated) The number of people killed and injured in Russian attacks on Kyiv throughout September 25 has risen again. Buildings have been damaged in several districts of the capital. 6 559 23 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kyiv
14-year-old Israeli citizen killed in attack on Kyiv: country’s Foreign Ministry condemns Russian strike A 14-year-old Israeli citizen was killed in a Russian drone strike on Kyiv on the morning of September 25. 5 780 33 Previously in trend: Civilian casualties in Ukraine Shelling of Kyiv
Russia continues attacking data centres: "Datagroup" damaged in Kyiv A data centre belonging to telecommunications company Datagroup was damaged in a Russian strike on September 25. 3 612 15 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kyiv
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