Massive drone attack on Kyiv: debris, dead and calls for help!

Massive drone attack on Kyiv: debris, dead and calls for help!

In the night of June 9, 2025, Russia carried out a massive attack on Ukraine, in which more than 400 drones and 40 rockets were fired. President Wolodimir Selenskij reported that the Ukrainian air defense was able to ward off a total of 452 destinations, including 406 drones and 36 cruise missiles. Despite these efforts, four people were killed in the attacks on Kiev and 20 more injured, as Mayor Vitali Klitschko confirmed. The explosions that shook the night also destroyed civilian infrastructure in several cities, including Kiev, Ternopil and Luzk.

The attacks focused primarily on larger urban centers in the west of Ukraine. In Kiev, the drone attack caused considerable damage to a multi-storey residential building, and fire broke out in several residential and educational institutions. Residents reported violent explosions that made window panes clink. Five people were injured in Ternopil, whereby the authorities asked the population to get to safety in front of toxic substances in the air.

Interruption of the attacks and Russian reactions

Russia justified the attacks as a retaliation measure for Ukrainian attacks in Russian territory. The Russian Ministry of Defense stated that they had attacked military and military goals and spoke of "terrorist files" of Ukraine. These attacks happened just a few days after a surprising Ukrainian attack on several Russian military airfields, in which, according to the Ukrainian secret service, SBU, dozens of strategic bombers of Russia were destroyed. The damaged damage to Russia is estimated at $ 7 billion, which should further tighten the tensions between the two countries.

The Ukrainian Air Force warned of the Russian bombers that were fired, which fired the marching aircraft and reported an alarming increase in the drones used. With 407 drones used, the night has recorded the highest number since the conflict began. Experts fear that Russia could attack up to 500 drones per night in the future. The Ukrainian military found that 199 Russian combat drones and numerous without explosive were successfully neutralized.

serious consequences and international demands

Selenskij appealed to the West to further increase the pressure on Russia. Ukraine needs support to ward off the attacks and protect civilians. The Ukrainian secret service SBU described the previous attacks on Russian bases as a "brilliant action", which was prepared for over 18 months and, despite considerable risks under the watchful eye of the Russian secret service, took place.

The international community remains attentive. The escalation of the fights and the reports of high number of victims not only raise questions about the security of the civilian population, but also move politicians worldwide to think about more intensive support from Ukraine. The situation remains tense and it is unclear how the military situation will develop in the coming days.

Overall, yesterday's attack shows how serious the situation is and how fragile peace remains in the region. Reports on subsequent attacks and their effects on the civilian population must continue to be followed precisely. The war in Ukraine is far from an end, and the events of the last night have once again clearly illustrated this.

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