In a harrowing series of attacks, at least six people, including a six-year-old boy, were killed, and over 50 others sustained injuries after a wave of Russian missiles and drones struck Kyiv overnight, according to Ukrainian authorities. The destruction included an apartment building that partially collapsed following a direct hit, raising fears that the death toll may continue to rise.
Tymur Tkachenko, head of Kyiv's military administration, noted that damage had been reported in over two dozen locations throughout the city. "The scale of destruction is alarming," he said, highlighting that one residential high-rise was entirely obliterated, resulting in one death and 20 injuries.
Witness reports and images shared by city officials revealed widespread devastation, including blown-out windows in a children's hospital ward in Shevchenkivsky district, and damage to local educational institutions, including a school and kindergarten. Kyiv's mayor, Vitali Klitschko, communicated the seriousness of the situation through Telegram, stating that first responders were working tirelessly to clear debris and rescue possible survivors still trapped beneath the wreckage.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha condemned the attacks and characterized the morning as "horrible," stressing the ongoing crises in the capital. He also referenced US President Donald Trump's recent ultimatum to Russian President Vladimir Putin, demanding a truce by mid-August or face increased economic sanctions.
While public sentiment toward the conflict remains fraught, Trump’s explicit calls for "maximum pressure" on Moscow underscore a growing frustration with the lack of progress on the ceasefire front — just as the echo of explosions from last night ripple through Kyiv’s streets.
