Kyiv: In the early hours of November 25, Kyiv was rocked by a brutal barrage of Russian missile and drone strikes that claimed at least four civilian lives and left seven or more injured, according to Tymur Tkachenko, head of Kyiv’s military administration. The capital’s residents were jolted awake by explosions echoing across the city, a sobering reminder of how deeply the war continues to penetrate civilian life.
Tkachenko, speaking on Telegram, condemned the attacks as a deliberate assault on non-military targets. He accused Russia of “deliberately targeting civilian infrastructure and housing,” calling the operation “cynical terror.”
Authorities confirmed that both guided missiles and unmanned aerial drones were deployed in the strike. The dual-axis nature of the attack heightened its destructive potential, hitting residential zones hard and triggering fires in multiple locations.
The human cost of the attack is deeply felt: not just in the lives lost or wounded, but in the ongoing fear and disruption for ordinary people who live in Kyiv. Many were forced into shelters or underground spaces as air-raid sirens blared, highlighting how even defended metropolitan areas are not immune to devastation.
Beyond the immediate casualties, the assault has broader implications. As winter tightens its grip, the damage to housing and essential utilities could compound already severe humanitarian pressures. Disruptions to power, water, and heating systems would not only displace families but also make survival during the cold months far more perilous.
Kyiv’s leadership has redoubled its appeals for advanced Western air-defense systems, arguing that only stronger defenses can guarantee safety for its citizens. With repeated strikes like this one, the political urgency for more robust support from NATO and allied countries is once again at the center of Kyiv’s plea to the world.