315 Drones Attack Kyiv: City Under Siege

Kyiv Under Drone Attack: 315 Russian Drones Strike Ukrainian Capital On June 10, 2025, a large-scale drone attack targeted Kyiv, Ukraine. 315 Russian drones caused explosions and fires across seven districts of the city, leaving at least four people injured. The attack, which lasted for approximately five hours, is the largest of its kind since the start of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. "The explosions were deafening, shaking the entire city," reported a Kyiv resident. Emergency services were deployed immediately, using helicopters to help extinguish the fires. A significant number of buildings, including an office building that once housed a British visa center, suffered heavy damage. Russia's defense ministry claimed the attack successfully destroyed Ukrainian air defense systems and military equipment. Ukraine's air force, however, reported that 277 drones were shot down. The incident underscores the ongoing conflict and its devastating impact on civilian life. The resilience of the Kyiv population and the swift response of emergency services offer a glimmer of hope amidst the destruction.