Russian forces mounted a major early-morning strike on Kyiv, triggering fires and scattering debris across multiple districts and injuring at least 11 people. Five victims were hospitalized, including a man in critical condition and a pregnant woman. Significant damage and fires were reported across the city and surrounding region, where a 55-year-old in Bila Tserkva suffered thermal burns. Officials urged residents to remain in shelters and warned of possible power and water outages.
Russia Launches Large-Scale Early-Morning Strikes on Kyiv; Fires, Debris and Multiple Injuries Reported
Russian forces mounted a major early-morning strike on Kyiv, triggering fires and scattering debris across multiple districts and injuring at least 11 people. Five victims were hospitalized, including a man in critical condition and a pregnant woman. Significant damage and fires were reported across the city and surrounding region, where a 55-year-old in Bila Tserkva suffered thermal burns. Officials urged residents to remain in shelters and warned of possible power and water outages.
01:18 PM, 11/14/2025Conflict
Early-morning attack on Kyiv
Russian forces launched a large, coordinated attack on Kyiv early Friday, igniting fires and scattering debris across multiple districts of the capital, Mayor Vitali Klitschko said. Emergency crews responded to numerous strikes, and officials reported at least 11 people wounded, with five hospitalized — including a man in critical condition and a pregnant woman.
Authorities said the assault was ongoing and urged residents to remain in shelters until the air-raid alert is lifted. City officials warned that power and water services could be disrupted as crews assess and contain damage.
Damage and incidents by district
- Darnytskyi: Debris landed in the yard of a residential building and on school grounds; a car caught fire after being struck.
- Dniprovskyi: Debris damaged three apartment buildings and a private home and sparked a fire in an open area.
- Podilskyi: Five residential buildings and one nonresidential structure reported damage.
- Shevchenkivskyi: Falling wreckage ignited a blaze near a medical facility and inside a nonresidential building.
- Holosiivskyi: Debris started a fire at a medical facility and damaged another nonresidential building.
- Desnianskyi: Fires were recorded in two residential buildings.
- Solomianskyi: A fire broke out on the roof of a residential building.
- Sviatoshynskyi: Debris caused a fire at a private home.
In the broader Kyiv region, strikes damaged critical infrastructure and private houses. Regional head Mykola Kalashnyk said at least one civilian was injured: a 55-year-old man in Bila Tserkva suffered thermal burns and was hospitalized. Fires also broke out in private homes in suburban areas.
International context
European Union officials this week urged continued anti-corruption reforms in Ukraine following a major graft scandal involving senior nuclear energy officials, while also assuring Kyiv that international aid will continue as the country resists Russia’s invasion.
Note: All figures and details reflect official statements from city and regional authorities at the time of reporting. The situation remained fluid and authorities urged residents to follow shelter and safety guidance.