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Russian Missile Strike on Kyiv Kills 8 Civilians

Somto NwanoluebySomto Nwanolue
April 24, 2025
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Russian Missile Strike on Kyiv Kills 8 Civilians
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Russian forces launched their largest attack on Kyiv this year, pounding the Ukrainian capital with missiles and drones overnight in a brutal assault that killed at least eight civilians and wounded more than 70 others.

The bombardment triggered widespread destruction across multiple districts, with rescue teams still searching for survivors trapped beneath rubble as mobile phones rang from under collapsed buildings, according to Ukraine’s State Emergency Service.

The most severe damage occurred in Kyiv’s Sviatoshynskyi district, where two residential buildings suffered direct hits. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko confirmed eight fatalities so far, though initial reports indicated nine deaths.

Russian Missile Strike on Kyiv Kills 8 Civilians

Dramatic images showed emergency crews working through the night with floodlights and sniffer dogs, carefully navigating unstable debris while police conducted door-to-door welfare checks.

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba condemned the “brutal Russian strikes” on social media, asserting they proved Moscow – not Kyiv – was obstructing peace.

The attack involved 145 drones and 70 missiles, including 11 ballistic missiles, with Ukrainian air defenses intercepting 112 targets, per Ukraine’s Air Force Command.

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  • How Kharkiv and Other Regions Were Targeted
  • Trump Mounts Pressure on Ukraine Amid Stalled Peace Talks
  • The Human Toll: Survivors Recount Night of Terror

How Kharkiv and Other Regions Were Targeted

The assault extended far beyond Kyiv, with Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko reporting “mass attacks” across seven regions: Kharkiv (Ukraine’s second-largest city endured 14 drone strikes and 10 missile attacks damaging apartments, schools, and hospitals), Zhytomyr (Russian forces struck emergency responders battling fires, injuring one rescuer), Dnipropetrovsk (the industrial city of Pavlohrad saw 14 apartment buildings damaged) rail infrastructure and Ukrzaliznytsia facilities.

Trump Mounts Pressure on Ukraine Amid Stalled Peace Talks

The bombardment comes at a critical juncture in the Russia-Ukraine war, with former U.S. President Donald Trump pressuring both sides to accelerate peace negotiations.

Tensions flared after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky refused to recognize Russia’s illegal annexation of Crimea, prompting Trump to publicly criticize Kyiv’s stance.

European powers attempted to salvage diplomacy during London talks involving Britain, France, and Germany, which reportedly made “significant progress” toward a unified position.

However, the absence of U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio – who canceled last-minute – underscored growing transatlantic divisions over Ukraine policy.

The Human Toll: Survivors Recount Night of Terror

Eyewitness Viktoria Bakal recounted the horror to reporters: “The air raid siren sounded, but we had no time to react before explosions threw my husband and son across our apartment.

Every window shattered instantly.” Her testimony reflects the challenges of civilian defense against hypersonic missiles that reach targets in minutes.

With 40 fires still raging across Kyiv and six children among the wounded, Ukrainian officials warned the death toll could rise as rescue operations continue through the day.

The attack marks the most severe violence against Kyiv since Russia’s 2022 full-scale invasion, demonstrating Moscow’s willingness to escalate attacks on urban centers as frontline fighting stalls.

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Somto Nwanolue is a news writer with a keen eye for spotting trending news and crafting engaging stories. Her interests includes beauty, lifestyle and fashion. Her life’s passion is to bring information to the right audience in written medium

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