Kyiv Under Fire: Residents Recount Terror of May 24 Missile Attack

Kyiv Under Fire: Residents Recount Terror of May 24 Missile Attack Kyiv, Ukraine – In a devastating attack on the early morning of May 24, 2025, Russia launched a barrage of ballistic missiles and drones targeting the Ukrainian capital. The assault resulted in significant damage to residential buildings and injuries to civilians. One resident, a woman interviewed in her damaged apartment, recounted the terrifying experience. "It was like a nightmare," she stated, describing the explosions and the frantic scramble for safety. "We ran to the hallway, and that saved us." The video shows her apartment with shattered windows and debris. Official reports confirmed the attack, detailing the number of missiles and drones launched, and the response by Ukrainian air defenses. The head of Kyiv's military administration, Tymur Tkachenko, confirmed that the fire engulfed two floors of a residential building in the Dniprovsky district. The video also captures footage of emergency responders battling the fires and assessing the damage. The scenes of destruction are stark, and the interviews underscore the emotional toll on Kyiv's residents. The resilience of the city and its people, however, also shines through, with neighbors helping each other and emergency services working tirelessly to provide aid. The attack serves as a grim reminder of the ongoing conflict and its devastating human cost.