Tragic Overnight Attack in Kyiv Claims the Lives of Three, Including a Child

Mon Sep 15 2025 18:04:03 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)

In a significant escalatory move in the ongoing conflict, a missile attack on Kyiv has resulted in the deaths of three individuals, including a 14-year-old girl, amid reports of extensive damage across multiple districts.

Ukrainian officials report a devastating missile attack on Kyiv, resulting in three fatalities, including a child. Over 24 injuries have been reported, and significant damage has occurred across at least 20 districts. The attack follows a series of drone strikes that left over 100,000 homes in the dark. In ongoing peace negotiations, US President Trump seeks to mediate between Ukraine and Russia, while warnings persist against any territorial concessions.

Ukraine has come under heavy Russian bombardment overnight, with a child among three people killed in Kyiv, Ukrainian officials said early on Thursday.

Mayor Vitali Klitschko stated the attack on Ukraine's capital was massive with military officials confirming at least 24 people had been injured.

A five-storey building collapsed in the Darnytski district and a fire was also reported in a high-rise residential building in the neighbouring Dnipro district, the mayor added.

This wave of missiles comes after more than 100,000 Ukrainian homes were left without power due to the latest Russian drone attacks on energy infrastructure, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

In a post on Telegram, Tymur Tkachenko, the head of Kyiv's military administration, reported that the child killed in the attack was a 14-year-old girl. At least five children were also injured in the latest drone strikes.

Over 20 districts have been targeted, with numerous buildings including a kindergarten catching fire.

Three and a half years after Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, fighting on the ground continues unabated.

The latest international effort to achieve a ceasefire was initiated by US President Donald Trump who met with both Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska and Zelensky with European leaders in Washington earlier this month.

Trump is advocating for a summit between Putin and Zelensky, while Ukraine's president has emphasized the need for security guarantees from Western allies to ensure protection from future threats.

On Tuesday, Zelensky met with the head of Britain’s armed forces, Adm. Sir Tony Radakin, to discuss efforts to end the conflict.

US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff indicated he would meet with Ukrainian representatives in New York this week, highlighting regular communication with Russian officials.

The EU's foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas, has cautioned that surrendering Ukrainian territory to Russia as part of peace negotiations could be a dangerous trap.