Kyiv Under Fire: Residents Describe Terrifying Russian Missile Attack

Kyiv Under Fire: Eyewitnesses Describe Deadly Russian Missile and Drone Attack Kyiv, Ukraine – A series of Russian missile and drone strikes hit the Ukrainian capital early Friday, June 6, 2025, leaving at least four people dead and 20 injured. The attack, which occurred during the early morning hours, caused widespread damage to residential buildings and infrastructure. City officials have condemned the attack as a blatant violation of international humanitarian law. "I was woken up literally a couple of minutes before the alarm," recounted one young woman, a resident of a building directly impacted by the attack. "My parents asked me to go to the pantry, the corridor, like a shelter. Then there was a very loud explosion." The video shows her visibly shaken as she describes the experience. Another resident, whose window was blown out by the blast, stated, "I was very scared because the explosion was right next to me. I'm shocked that I'm alive." The damage to her building is clearly visible in the video footage, which reveals significant structural damage. The attack comes amidst escalating tensions between Russia and Ukraine, adding to the ongoing humanitarian crisis. International organizations have expressed grave concern over the rising civilian casualties and called for an immediate end to hostilities.