Kyiv Under Siege: Deadly Russian Attacks Leave 13 Dead

Kyiv Under Fire: Deadly Drone and Missile Attacks Rock Ukraine's Capital Kyiv, Ukraine – In the early hours of Sunday, June 3rd, 2025, the Ukrainian capital was subjected to a devastating barrage of missile and drone strikes, marking the second consecutive night of large-scale attacks by Russian forces. The assault resulted in at least 13 fatalities and extensive damage to residential buildings and infrastructure across the city. Footage circulating on social media, including the video analyzed here, shows the immediate aftermath: buildings reduced to rubble, debris scattered across streets, and residents surveying the destruction. One resident, walking amidst the wreckage, stated, "It was terrifying. Explosions everywhere. We've never seen anything like it." The sheer scale of the damage is evident in the video's visual record. The attacks come as tensions escalate in the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. The Ukrainian government has condemned the attacks, calling them war crimes. International organizations are calling for an immediate end to the violence and for the protection of civilians. Despite the devastation, the resilience of the Kyiv residents is evident in their efforts to clean up the debris and support one another. The city, though wounded, continues to stand.