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Shelling of Kyiv

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The shelling of Kyiv continues to escalate as Russian forces launch attacks on Ukraine's capital, causing significant casualties and damage to vital infrastructure. Recent events include a devastating strike on December 23, resulting in the tragic death of a 48-year-old woman and injuries to five others, including a child. Emergency rescue operations have reported numerous deaths and injuries, reflecting the urgent humanitarian crisis in Kyiv. International leaders have strongly condemned these attacks, emphasizing the dire need for a strategic response. As the shelling persists, the global community is called to action to support Ukrainians and hold Russia accountable for its aggressive actions.

What was the impact of the Russian strike on Kyiv on December 23?

The Russian strike on Kyiv on December 23 led to the tragic death of a 48-year-old woman and left five others injured, including a child. The attack caused significant damage to residential areas, highlighting the escalating threat to civilian life in Kyiv.

How has the international community responded to the shelling of Kyiv?

Global leaders have condemned the Russian shelling of Kyiv, urging recent sanctions and emphasizing Moscow's need for accountability. Countries worldwide are increasingly calling for strategic interventions to support Ukraine and curb Russian aggression.

What rescue operations have been conducted following the attacks on Kyiv?

Emergency rescue teams have been actively involved in Kyiv, completing operations in various affected districts. They are working tirelessly to save lives, recover bodies, and address the vast humanitarian needs resulting from these relentless assaults.

What are the challenges faced by Kyiv residents amid the shelling?

Residents of Kyiv face numerous challenges, including regular threats to life, infrastructure destruction, and energy supply disruptions. The local government has urged citizens to prepare for ongoing hardships, such as possible power outages and water scarcity.

What are the broader implications of the shelling of Kyiv for Ukraine's future?

The persistent shelling of Kyiv represents not only an immediate humanitarian crisis but also a strategic challenge for Ukraine’s sovereignty. It intensifies the urgent need for international aid and a concerted diplomatic effort to restore peace and order.

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Ukrzaliznytsia comments on strike threat to Kyiv station Ukrzaliznytsia responds to rumours of possible strike on Kyiv’s main railway station Rumours are spreading online about possible preparations by Russian occupiers for a strike on Kyiv’s main railway station. 5 373 14 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kyiv

Ihnat: drones in attack on Kyiv region had communication channels Ihnat on morning drone attack on Kyiv and region: Drones have communication channels, enemy can control them During an atypical attack on 16 March, Russian troops directed more than 30 drones of various types toward the Kyiv region. These included both strike and reconnaissance drones. 4 213 34 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kyiv

Russian drone crashes on Independence Square: details Media reported that "Lancet" had crashed on Independence Square: Ministry of Defense denied claim (updated). PHOTO Russian occupiers have used a new type of attack drone for the first time in an attack on Kyiv.  14 884 34 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kyiv

Debris from a Russian UAV fell on Independence Square Debris from Russian UAV fell near Independence Monument in Kyiv. VIDEO Debris from a downed Russian drone fell this morning near the Independence Monument in Kyiv. 7 877 34 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kyiv

Consequences of the enemy attack on the capital on 26 February Enemy attacked Kyiv on night of 26 February: consequences in three districts. PHOTO On the night of 26 February, Russia attacked Kyiv with drones and ballistic missiles. A building is on fire in the city centre, and hits have been recorded in the private sector. 9 167 20 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kyiv

Strike on Kyiv on 12 February: consequences of the shelling Consequences of Russian strike on Kyiv: two victims. PHOTOS Two people were injured as a result of the Russian Federation's strike on Kyiv. Houses were damaged.  6 366 1 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kyiv

Russian attack damages Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra Russian attack damages Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra. PHOTOS On the night of 24 January, the sites of the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra National Reserve, included in the UNESCO World Heritage List, were damaged as a result of a massive Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv. 2 966 3 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kyiv

In the Desnianskyi district, residents with limited mobility are being transported to boarding houses In Desnianskyi district of Kyiv, people with limited mobility are being moved to boarding houses due to lack of heating. PHOTOS Lonely residents with limited mobility in the Desnianskyi district of Kyiv will be temporarily relocated to facilities equipped with alternative power and heat sources. 2 917 14 Previously in trend: Power outages Shelling of Kyiv

Klitschko on the situation in Kyiv Situation in Kyiv is extremely difficult: stock up on food, water, and necessary medicines - Klitschko Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said that the situation in the city is extremely difficult, but could be even worse. He urged those who have options to leave the city. 4 107 58 Previously in trend: Attacks on the energy sector Shelling of Kyiv

KCMA denies Kyiv mayor’s claim of 600,000 leaving the capital in January KCMA does not confirm Klytschko’s information that 600,000 people left Kyiv during January The Kyiv City Military Administration did not confirm the Kyiv mayor’s claim that about 600,000 people allegedly left the capital during January. 1 778 21 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kyiv

Attack on Kyiv on December 27 About 600,000 people left Kyiv in January, - Klitschko Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said that around 600,000 people left the capital in January, while the total population of the city exceeds 3 million. 3 956 39 Previously in trend: Attacks on the energy sector Shelling of Kyiv

UAV attack on Kyiv: debris fell on a house in the Solomianskyi district UAV debris fell on house in the Solomianskyi district of Kyiv. PHOTOS Debris from a Russian UAV struck a 15-storey residential building in the Solomianskyi district of Kyiv. 3 088 6 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kyiv

In Kyiv, severe frosts have caused widespread damage to heating systems Frosts in Kyiv cause heating pipes and radiators to burst in some buildings. PHOTOS In Kyiv, severe frosts are causing widespread damage to heating systems. 14 064 85 Previously in trend: heating season Shelling of Kyiv

KCSA: draining water during outages in frost is standard safety step Draining water does not mean prolonged absence of heat, KCSA explains Draining water is a standard technical measure in sub-zero temperatures and does not mean a prolonged absence of heat. 7 392 64 Previously in trend: heating season Shelling of Kyiv

The Russian strike on Kyiv damaged the Qatari embassy building. Gulf countries must respond to Russian attack, which damaged Qatari embassy, - Sybiha. VIDEO&PHOTOS Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha called on the Gulf countries to respond to Russia's night-time strike, which damaged the premises of the Qatari embassy in Kyiv. 3 112 16

Kyiv urges residents to leave city amid Russian strikes on energy grid Klytschko urges Kyiv residents to temporarily leave city if possible Kyiv authorities have urged residents to temporarily leave the city if they have the opportunity. The call comes amid enemy attacks on the capital’s energy infrastructure. 9 525 109 Previously in trend: Attacks on the energy sector Shelling of Kyiv

Ihnat explained the difficulty of repelling a massive Russian attack on Kyiv Shortage of anti-aircraft missiles makes it difficult to repel massive Russian attacks on Kyiv, - Ihnat During the night attack on January 9, Russian troops simultaneously used drones and missiles from different directions, which significantly complicated the work of air defense over Kyiv. 2 758 51 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kyiv

Russia responded with Oreshnik to the attack on Putin’s residence: reaction of the Foreign Ministry "Those concerned" about "attack" on Putin’s residence should condemn Russia’s strikes on Ukraine, - MFA Ukraine is already informing its partners about Russian strikes on Ukraine, which have resulted in civilian casualties and injuries. 3 489 13 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kyiv UAV attack on Putin’s residence Oreshnik strike on Lviv

Kyiv faces power and water outages after massive Russian attack Kyiv left partially without electricity and water due to shelling In Kyiv, disruptions to electricity and water supply are being reported after a massive attack by Russian forces. 2 910 6 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kyiv

Slavutych left without power after Russian overnight strike on Ukraine Slavutych left without power after Russian attack, mayor says During Russia’s massive combined strike on Ukraine on the night of January 9, the city of Slavutych in the Kyiv region was left in a complete blackout. Mayor Yurii Fomichev reported this, Censor.NET says. 1 296 1 Previously in trend: Power outages Shelling of Kyiv

48-year-old woman killed in Russian drone attack on Kyiv Russian strike on Kyiv on 23 December: woman dies in hospital A 48-year-old woman was killed in Russia’s drone attack on Kyiv on 23 December. 1 974 1 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kyiv

Shelling of Kyiv on 23 December 2025: what is known? Russian strike on Kyiv: 5 people injured, including child, building damaged. PHOTOS Russian occupiers attacked Kyiv, resulting in several casualties. 5 898 8 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kyiv

Strike on Kyiv on 25 November: rescue operations completed Emergency rescue operations completed at site of Russian strikes in Kyiv: 7 dead, 21 wounded. PHOTOS Emergency rescue operations have been completed in Kyiv following overnight Russian shelling. 2 853 1 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kyiv

Set designer Vadym Tupchii died during the shelling of Kyiv Set designer and prop maker Vadym Tupchii killed in Kyiv in Russian Shahed attack. PHOTO In the small hours of 25 November, set designer and prop maker Vadym Tupchii was killed when Russian forces shelled Kyiv. 7 398 2 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kyiv Massive combination attack

Russian Federation attack on Kyiv Massive Russian attack on Kyiv: death toll rises to seven, 14 people injured (updated). VIDEO+PHOTOS On the night of 25 November, the Russian army launched a massive attack on Kyiv with missiles and drones. Casualties have been reported. 24 810 85 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kyiv

Zelenskyy: Russia targets Kyiv and key infrastructure in overnight strike Russia launches 22 missiles and 460 drones at Ukraine. Four UAVs entered Moldova and Romania – Zelenskyy President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has commented on the overnight Russian strike on Ukraine. 2 125 10 Previously in trend: Massive rocket attack Shelling of Kyiv

Victims in Kyiv Number of victims of Russian attack on Kyiv on November 14 has increased to 7: wounded woman died in hospital A woman who was injured in the hostile attack on Kyiv on November 14, 2025, died in the hospital. The number of victims has risen to seven. 877 7 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kyiv Massive combination attack

Strike on Kyiv: rescuers have completed their search, 6 dead Search and rescue operations have been completed in Desnianskyi district of Kyiv: six people were killed. Five people were injured, including one child. PHOTOS Rescuers have completed search and rescue operations at the site of the Russian strike in the Desnianskyi district of Kyiv. 3 251 2 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kyiv Massive combination attack

Russians destroyed a rescuer’s apartment in Kyiv: the family survived Rescue extinguishes his own apartment, which was burning after Russian UAV strike in Kyiv. PHOTO The Russian strike on Kyiv on the night of 14 November destroyed the apartment of rescuer Serhii Vlasenko. 3 457 8 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kyiv

children Son of Tetiana Sakiian, who died in a Russian strike in Kyiv, is considered orphan. Father proves that this is his child The newborn son of Tetiana Sakiian, who died as a result of Russian shelling of Kyiv, Nazar, is considered an orphan according to documents, although the boy has a biological father, grandmother and aunt. 5 776 28 Previously in trend: Civilian casualties in Ukraine Shelling of Kyiv

Anastasiia Maslii 19-year-old Anastasiia Maslii and her mother were killed in Russian drone attack on Kyiv. PHOTO On the night of 26 October, a graduate of the Kyiv-Pechersk Lyceum No. 171 "Leader", Anastasiia Maslii, was killed by a Russian drone strike on a residential high-rise building in Kyiv. 21 668 65 Previously in trend: UAV attack on Kyiv Shelling of Kyiv

Russian ballistic strike on Kyiv: nine injured, three hospitalised, buildings damaged Consequences of enemy attack on Kyiv: number of victims has risen to nine, with hits recorded in three districts. PHOTOS On the night of 25 October, Russians launched a ballistic missile attack on Kyiv. The hits were recorded in the Desnianskyi, Dniprovskyi, and Darnytskyi districts. 8 258 12 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kyiv

Consequences of the shahed attack on Kyiv on the night of 23 October Consequences of night attack by UAVs on Kyiv: 8 people injured, fires broke out. PHOTOS As a result of the night attack on Kyiv by Russian occupiers, 8 people were injured. Fires broke out, which were extinguished in the morning. 5 596 9 Previously in trend: UAV attack on Kyiv Shelling of Kyiv

The left bank of Kyiv has power again after the shelling Energy workers fully restore power supply on Kyiv’s left bank after Russian shelling Electricity has been restored on the left bank of Kyiv after Russia’s massive overnight attack on Friday, October 10. 2 803 22 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kyiv

Kyiv shelling on October 10: Klytschko addresses residents "I’m addressing Kyiv residents: stock up on water and food, charge power devices. Situation is difficult," – Klytschko Kyiv Mayor Vitalii Klytschko said the capital has endured one of the most severe Russian attacks on its energy infrastructure to date. The situation remains difficult, and residents must prepare for new strikes. 7 300 58 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kyiv Missile and drone attack on Kyiv

Bezuhla on a possible blackout in Kyiv in winter due to Russian attacks "Kyiv residents should temporarily relocate," – Servant of People MP Bezuhla MP from the Servant of the People party, Mariana Bezuhla, has urged Kyiv residents to consider a temporary relocation, warning that Russia may try to "shut down" the capital this fall and winter through strikes on critical infrastructure. 28 906 247 Previously in trend: ttacks on the energy sector Shelling of Kyiv Missile and drone attack on Kyiv

How are schools and kindergartens in Kyiv operating after the attacks on the energy sector? Number of schools and kindergartens in Kyiv are currently operating as Points of Invincibility, - KCSA Educational institutions on the left bank of Kyiv are operating under emergency conditions due to Russian attacks on the capital's energy infrastructure. 1 758 6 Previously in trend: ttacks on the energy sector Shelling of Kyiv

Shelling of Kyiv on September 7: the number of victims increased to 5 Russian attack on Kyiv on September 7: injured woman dies in intensive care On September 30, a 74-year-old woman who was injured as a result of Russian shelling of Kyiv on September 7 died in the intensive care unit of one of the capital's hospitals. 686 1 Previously in trend: Civilian casualties in Ukraine Shelling of Kyiv

shaheds Explosions heard in Kyiv: air defense systems engaged against enemy UAVs On the evening of September 29, an air raid alert was declared in Kyiv due to the threat of enemy drones. 2 920 9 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kyiv

Polish embassy damaged in Russian attack on Kyiv Polish Embassy in Kyiv damaged by Russian shelling A massive Russian missile strike on the night of September 28 damaged the Polish embassy in Ukraine, located in Kyiv. 3 675 16 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kyiv

The consequences of the Russian attack have already been recorded in 7 districts of Kyiv Consequences of Russian attack have been recorded in seven districts of Kyiv. Significant damage to Institute of Cardiology - KCMA. PHOTOS In Kyiv, the consequences of a nighttime Russian combined strike were recorded in 7 districts. Two of them sustained significant damage to residential buildings. Headquarters to help the victims have been set up in Solomianskyi and Darnytskyi districts. 4 481 30 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kyiv Missile and drone attack on Kyiv

Zelenskyy on Russia’s shelling of Ukraine on September 28 Russia attacked Ukraine with almost 500 UAVs and over 40 missiles, including "Kinzhals" - Zelenskyy The main targets of the Russian strike on the night of September 28 were Kyiv and the region, Zaporizhzhia, Khmelnytskyi, Sumy, and Odesa. Moscow deserves only the world's toughest pressure in response to the attacks on Ukraine. 4 192 58 Previously in trend: Massive rocket attack Shelling of Kyiv

Shahid over Kyiv Kyiv under enemy attack: 5 people hospitalised, residential infrastructure destroyed. Cars on fire in Dnipro district (updated) On the morning of 28 September 2025, Russian troops attack the capital of Ukraine with attack UAVs. The attack is still ongoing. There is a missile threat. 6 200 15 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kyiv

Kyiv strike on September 7: injured new mother dies New mother Tetiana Sakiian, injured in Russia’s September 7 strike on Kyiv, dies in hospital A 24-year-old woman who had been injured in a Russian attack on the night of September 7 has died in hospital after more than two weeks of intensive care. 4 555 10 Previously in trend: Civilian casualties in Ukraine Shelling of Kyiv

shelling of Kyiv on September 7 Woman who was injured in shelling of Kyiv is in critical condition, her baby is in intensive care A 24-year-old Kyiv resident who was shot at by Russians in Sviatoshynskyi district is in extremely serious condition. The woman underwent an emergency delivery; her newborn son is in intensive care. 1 516 5 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kyiv

Rescue operations complete after deadly Russian strike on Kyiv Cleanup of aftermath completed after massive Russian strike on Kyiv. PHOTOS Rescuers have completed clearing the aftermath of the combined Russian strike on Kyiv overnight into August 28. 2 654 3 Previously in trend: Missile attack on Kyiv Shelling of Kyiv

Hungary refuses to sign EU statement on Russia’s strike on Kyiv Hungary refused to back EU statement condemning Russia’s massive strike on Kyiv on August 28 Hungary was the only one of the EU’s 27 member states that did not sign a statement by the bloc’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas, condemning Russia’s massive strike on Kyiv on August 28. 4 673 23 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kyiv Anti-Ukrainian statements in Hungary

Putin tries to intimidate countries that support Ukraine Putin trying to intimidate countries that support Ukraine, - The Telegraph The Russian missile strikes that damaged the British Council building in Kyiv once again clearly demonstrated the true nature of Vladimir Putin's despotic regime and his attempts to intimidate countries that support Ukraine. 3 080 6 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kyiv

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