Russian Drone Attack on Kyiv Kills Three, Injures 29
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Russian Drone Attack on Kyiv Kills Three, Injures 29

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A Russian drone assault on Kyiv resulted in three civilian deaths and 29 injuries, including seven children, marking the second such attack within 24 hours.

In the early hours of October 26, 2025, a Russian drone attack on Kyiv resulted in the deaths of three civilians and injuries to 29 others, including seven children. Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko confirmed that among the deceased were a 19-year-old woman and her 46-year-old mother.

The assault involved 101 drones, with Ukrainian air defenses intercepting 90. However, several drones struck residential areas in the Desnianskyi district, igniting fires in two apartment buildings. Emergency services evacuated residents and extinguished the flames.

This attack follows a similar strike the previous day, prompting President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to renew calls for additional Patriot missile defense systems to bolster Ukraine's air defenses.

In response, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced tests of a new nuclear-capable cruise missile.

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In the early hours of October 26, 2025, a Russian drone attack on Kyiv resulted in the deaths of three civilians and injuries to 29 others, including seven children.

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Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko confirmed that among the deceased were a 19-year-old woman and her 46-year-old mother.

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The assault involved 101 drones, with Ukrainian air defenses intercepting 90.

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Several drones struck residential areas in the Desnianskyi district, igniting fires in two apartment buildings.

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Emergency services evacuated residents and extinguished the flames.

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This attack follows a similar strike the previous day, prompting President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to renew calls for additional Patriot missile defense systems to bolster Ukraine's air defenses.

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In response, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced tests of a new nuclear-capable cruise missile.

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