Kyiv Under Siege: Russian Strikes Leave Casualties and Spark Warnings

Mon Sep 29 2025 00:38:44 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)

A large-scale drone assault by Russia has resulted in multiple casualties in Ukraine's capital, Kyiv. Mayor Vitali Klitschko reports four dead and eight injured, with broader damage across the nation.

Kyiv was subjected to a 'massive attack' by Russian forces, resulting in four fatalities and numerous injuries, according to Mayor Vitali Klitschko. The strikes, which hit various regions including Zaporizhzhia, highlight an international warning from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky about ongoing threats from Russia that extend beyond its borders.

A 'massive attack' by Russia against Ukraine's capital has killed four people and injured at least eight others, Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko has said.

Drones hit several regions overnight, including Zaporizhzhia, where at least 16 people, including three children, were injured, authorities reported.

Ukraine's foreign minister indicated that hundreds of drones and missiles were employed in this assault. Notably, Russia has yet to comment on the recent escalation.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned that Russia's aggression will not cease with Ukraine, suggesting broader implications for European air defenses following incursions into NATO nations.

Russian President Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine, which commenced in February 2022, has been met with global condemnation, with calls for swift international response.

In response to the latest incursion in western Ukraine, Poland has scrambled jets to intercept potential threats, underscoring the urgency of the situation.