Russian missiles bring death and destruction to Kyiv!

Russian missiles bring death and destruction to Kyiv!

On the night of Saturday, October 25, 2025, there was a massive Russian missile attack on Kiev and surrounding regions. According to reports from exxpress.at One person was killed and several others injured, while an air alert was in effect throughout the country. The Ukrainian military was able to intercept four of the nine ballistic missiles fired, as well as a significant number of drones.

In Kiev, where several fires broke out, particularly in the east of the city, two people were killed and the number of injured is twelve. At least two people died in the Dnipropetrovsk region, including a rescue worker. The attacks were also allegedly directed against thermal power plants, which could further exacerbate the already strained energy supply. This reports n-tv.de.

Effects of the attacks

The destruction is significant. Damage reports report damaged homes, a business and cars. Damage was also found at a kindergarten, highlighting the danger to civilians during these attacks. A total of four people were killed and several injured in Kiev and Dnipropetrovsk, the reports show.

The Russian airstrikes are part of an increased military strategy that has been observed since 2022. According to an analysis by the bpb.de These attacks aim to destabilize Ukraine's energy supply and critical infrastructure and break the population's will to resist.

Reactions and military developments

The Ukrainian military reported the successful recapture of the town of Torske, which is strategically important for the defense of Lyman. This town was previously captured by Russian troops and is reported to have been largely destroyed. Up to 100 Russian soldiers are said to have been killed in this offensive, with several prisoners taken. The Ukrainian flag was raised again in Torske.

The situation in Ukraine remains tense. The Ukrainian Air Force, which has recently significantly improved its interception capabilities, still faces a constant threat from Russian attacks. Attacks have been increasing steadily since the start of the war, with the intensity particularly decreasing in the first half of 2024, only to increase again in October of the same year.

Western allies, including Britain, are again pushing for longer-range weapons to help Ukraine better defend itself against ongoing attacks. At the same time, the EU and the US have announced new sanctions against the Russian energy sector, further inflaming geopolitical tensions in the region.