Kyiv Faces a Devastating Russian Assault: Four Dead, Eleven Injured

Fri Oct 10 2025 19:45:38 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)

A massive surge of drone attacks in Kyiv and surrounding regions has resulted in casualties, prompting warnings of escalating threats from Russia. As the conflict deepens, international responses are crucial.

Kyiv has suffered a significant assault from Russia, leading to the deaths of four individuals and injuries to at least eight others. The attacks, which also affected areas including Zaporizhzhia, utilized hundreds of drones, raising alarms over increased Russian aggression. President Zelensky warns that this may signal a broader threat beyond Ukraine's borders, while NATO allies scramble to respond.

A massive attack by Russia against Ukraine's capital has killed four people and injured at least eight others, Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko has said.

Drones hit several regions overnight, including Zaporizhzhia, where at least 16 people, including three children, were injured, authorities said.

Ukraine's foreign minister stated that hundreds of drones and missiles were deployed in the latest attacks across Ukraine. Russia has not publicly commented on the escalation.

On Saturday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky cautioned that Russia's ambitions extend beyond Ukraine, indicating potential tests for European air defenses as the country conducts incursions into several NATO member states.

Russian President Vladimir Putin initiated a full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 and has continuously defied international efforts—the latest led by U.S. President Donald Trump—to negotiate peace.

“Putin will not wait to finish his war in Ukraine. He will look to open up another direction. No one knows where that will lead,” Zelensky remarked.

The assaults prompted the Polish military to scramble jets early Sunday as Russia's attacks on western Ukraine were reported. Poland described these actions as preventive measures, following a series of drone incursions that led to NATO reinforcing its eastern flank.

Moscow denied responsibility for drone activities that were reported over Danish airspace, while allegations of violations from Estonia also surfaced.

In a recent address at the UN General Assembly, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov denied plans to attack EU or NATO countries, yet warned of a strong response to any acts perceived as aggression towards Russia.