Kyiv Under Drone Attack: Russia's Escalation and the City's Resilience

Kyiv Drone Attack: Russia Launches Prolonged Assault on Ukrainian Capital Kyiv, Ukraine – June 10, 2025 – Russia launched another wave of drone attacks on Kyiv overnight, causing significant damage and injuring several people. This follows Russia's largest drone assault on June 9th and is part of a recent escalation of attacks. Eyewitnesses reported hearing a series of explosions throughout the city. "The explosions were deafening," said one resident who lives near the site of one of the attacks. "I saw fire and smoke everywhere." Videos circulating on social media show multiple explosions and fires in different parts of the city. Emergency services were seen responding to the scene, working to extinguish the fires and provide aid to those injured. The attacks targeted residential areas and infrastructure, causing considerable damage to buildings and property. The Ukrainian government has condemned the attacks, calling them a war crime. This latest attack underscores the ongoing conflict and the devastating impact on civilians in Ukraine. Despite the destruction and loss, the resilience of the Kyiv residents is evident, with people helping each other and emergency services working tirelessly to mitigate the damage.