Massive Russian strike on Kyiv kills 12, injures over 90, including children

The aftermath of the large-scale attack on the capital and the Kyiv region was reported by the Kyiv Regional Military Administration, Kyiv City Military Administration, Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko, the State Emergency Service, and the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

Attack aftermath as of 5:30 p.m

The head of the Kyiv City Military Administration, Tymur Tkachenko, said that rescuers had unblocked the bodies of two more people from the rubble in Svyatoshynskyi district. This brings the death toll to 12.

Pavlo Petrov, a spokesman for the Kyiv State Emergency Service, confirmed this information in a comment to Espresso. Rescuers first unblocked the body of a 17-year-old boy from the rubble, and then two more victims. Information about other people under the rubble is being clarified, and search and rescue operations have been ongoing since about 02:00 a.m.

Attack's aftermath as of 4:45 p.m.

Kyiv State Emergency Service spokesman Pavlo Petrov told Espreso that as of 4:00 pm, information about nine people killed in the Russian attack on Kyiv was confirmed. Rescuers have removed the body of a dead woman from the rubble.

Search and rescue operations are ongoing, and there may be people under the rubble.

Later, the State Emergency Service reported that as of 4:45 p.m., the death toll had risen to 10, as rescuers unblocked the body of another person from the rubble. 

Attack's aftermath as of 4:00 p.m.

Kyiv State Emergency Service spokesman Pavlo Petrov told Espreso that information has been confirmed about nine fatalities resulting from the Russian attack on Kyiv. Rescuers recovered the body of a deceased woman from beneath the rubble.

Search-and-rescue operations are ongoing, and there may still be people trapped under the debris.

Attack's aftermath as of 3:30 p.m.

The Kyiv City Military Administration reported that debris‑clearing efforts are underway, including in the Sviatoshynskyi district.

“At present, we have confirmed data on the deaths of eight people. Information regarding the possible death of one more person is under review,” wrote the head of the Kyiv City Military Administration Tymur Tkachenko.

According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs, there are 90 injured in Kyiv with varying degrees of trauma—from acute stress reactions to multiple injuries and wounds, such as fractures, lacerations, and shrapnel wounds.

“At least 12 of those injured are children under 18. The youngest injured person is only one and a half years old. All are receiving medical assistance. Reports continue to come in,” the statement said.

Operational headquarters for dealing with the aftermath have been set up at the scene.

“There are also reports (and likely to be more) of wreckage from downed aerial targets being found at various locations,” the head of the regional administration concluded.

Day of Mourning

Vitalii Klitschko announced that April 25 would be observed as a Day of Mourning in Kyiv to honor the victims of the massive Russian attack on the capital.

Attack's aftermath as of 10:30 a.m.

Kyiv Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko reported that a search and rescue operation is ongoing, with rubble being cleared at two residential buildings in the Svyatoshynskyi district. Eight deaths have been confirmed.

“Seventy-seven people have sought medical help. Thirty-one of the injured are hospitalized,” he said.

In total, 12 buildings were damaged in the overnight attack.

“The city is providing help to residents of damaged buildings. A support center for victims has been set up in the Svyatoshynskyi district,” Klitschko added.

Kyiv State Emergency Service spokesman Pavlo Petrov said that both state and municipal equipment were used to deal with the aftermath of the strike. Over 15 units of equipment and more than 70 personnel are working at the scene. Search dogs have also been deployed. Psychologists are helping the victims.

“Look, every case like this is different. When buildings collapse, it’s hard to say how long the cleanup will take. As rescuers remove debris, things shift, sometimes we have to wait, sometimes we need heavy equipment to lift sections. It all depends. But I want to stress that rescuers will keep working as long as needed,” he said.

He also shared that during a moment of silence, emergency workers heard a boy’s voice responding to their calls. He was rescued.

Kalibr missiles, ballistics, Shahed drones over Kyiv: Situation as of 08:30 a.m.

Timur Tkachenko, head of the Kyiv City Military Administration, shared updates on the scale of the attack.

“Everything was flying — Kalibr missiles, ballistics, Shahed drones. In Kyiv and the region alone, 45 drones were recorded. We’re waiting for official information from the Air Force,” he wrote.

As of 08:30 a.m., nine people were reported dead in Kyiv. Over 70 others were injured, some seriously. Children are among the wounded. Emergency operations were still underway at multiple sites.

As a result of the attack using UAVs, guided, and ballistic missiles, the following damage was recorded:

Holosiivskyi district:

• Cars caught fire in a residential courtyard
• Fire at a garage cooperative
• Debris fell on a non-residential building
• Fire at another garage site; partial destruction of garages and a 2-story office building

Shevchenkivskyi district:

• UAV debris fell in an open area, no fire
• Garages destroyed by fire
• Fire at a non-residential building; administrative building damaged

Svyatoshynskyi district:

• Fire and partial collapse of a residential building; people believed to be under the rubble, rescue underway
• Cars caught fire in a residential yard
• Fire in a non-residential building
• Damage in a garage cooperative
• Fire in a building
• Fire and partial destruction of a single-story residential building
• Fire in a non-residential building, now extinguished

Solomyanskyi district:

• UAV crashed in an open area, no damage

Obolonskyi district:

• Nine cars caught fire
• Fire on the roof of a non-residential building, no injuries
• Fire at a warehouse, nearby cars also damaged

Desnyanskyi district:

• Initial reports of an open area fire not confirmed

Emergency workers, doctors, and utility crews are working everywhere they can.

Mayor Klitschko confirmed that 31 people are hospitalized in Kyiv, including five children.

At 07:30, a.m. Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko reported that rubble from a destroyed building was still being cleared in Svyatoshynskyi district. Engineers, SES climbers, and search dogs were working on-site. Phone ringtones could be heard from beneath the debris.

The minister said the search would continue until they are sure everyone has been found.

“There is information that two children are still missing at the site. Police are also checking apartments in nearby buildings to check on residents. As of 07:30 a.m., nine people were confirmed dead in Kyiv after the Russian strike. More than 70 others are injured. Emergency services are operating under restricted conditions,” the report said.

Psychologists from the SES and police are working at every site where people were hurt.

Espreso correspondent Artem Lahutenko was at the scene of the missile strike in Kyiv.

He said several apartment buildings were hit. There’s no information yet about the victims. According to early reports, civilians are trapped under the rubble. Rescuers are working in shifts; the night shift has already been replaced. There’s no need for civilian volunteers.

On Espreso TV, Telegraph photographer Yan Dobronosov shared how Kyiv residents are dealing with the aftermath.

“Several hits on residential buildings. I’m now at the site with the most damage. People are coming out, slowly taking out what’s left of their belongings. Sadly, they’re also pulling out bodies. People are clearly in shock. Almost every district heard the full range of attacks — from missiles to drones — all night long. The air raid alert just ended. Three people are standing behind me, and there are people surrounding all the buildings. They’re looking for their loved ones, trying to get inside, check what happened to their homes. Even here, kids are running around a bit.”

As of 06:06 a.m., rescuers reported that, based on initial information, 9 people were killed in the large-scale attack on Kyiv. At that point, 63 injuries were reported, 42 people were hospitalized, including 6 children.

There was damage to residential buildings, and search efforts continued for people trapped under the rubble.

Fires also broke out in garages, an administrative building, and other non-residential structures. Cars and dry grass caught fire due to falling debris. Firefighters managed to put the fires out.

Emergency crews continued working through the aftermath of the night attack across five districts of the capital. Psychologists and search dog teams from the State Emergency Service were on site.

As of 03:53 on Thursday, April 24, two deaths had been confirmed from the attack. The number of injured had risen to 54, with 38 people hospitalized.

Two people injured in the Kyiv region. Residential buildings, cars, and shops damaged

This was reported by the head of the Kyiv regional military administration, Mykola Kalashnykov.

At 7:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 24, it was reported that two women were injured during the enemy’s combined attack in the Bucha district of Kyiv region. Both suffered acute stress reactions. They were treated on the spot.

Updated data shows that three five-story residential buildings were damaged in the Bucha district. A fire on the roof of one building was extinguished.

Four shops, eight cars, and a public transport stop were also damaged.

A warehouse and three cars were damaged in the Vyshhorod district. Fires in the forest and open areas were extinguished.

A field fire in the Brovary district was also put out.

Emergency services continue documenting and clearing the aftermath of the attack.

At 02:00 a.m., Kyiv regional military administration head Mykola Kalashnykov shared an update on the Russian strike. At that time, it was known that a five-story building in Buchansky district was damaged and a shop caught fire. No casualties had been reported yet.

A forest fire had broken out in Vyshhorod district, and dry grass caught fire in the Brovary district.