A Kiev family found trapped amidst ruins
Collapse in Kyiv's Sviatoshynskyi District: Ongoing Rescue Operations
A tragic incident occurred in Kyiv's Sviatoshynskyi district on July 31, 2025, as a result of a Russian military attack. The attack led to the partial collapse of a nine-story residential building, trapping residents underneath the rubble.
Search and rescue teams, along with over 1200 rescuers and police officers, have been working tirelessly to locate and save those trapped. The State Emergency Service has removed around 500 tons of construction materials and 36 destroyed vehicles, making way for the rescue efforts.
As of the latest reports on August 1, 2025, the exact number of people still trapped under the rubble is not definitively stated. However, it is confirmed that there are people still under the rubble, with rescue operations focusing on saving lives immediately after the attack.
A man was reported to have been pulled out from the rubble during the efforts, but broader numbers of those trapped remain unconfirmed. The death toll from the attack has risen to 31, and dozens of injured are hospitalized, indicating a heavy impact.
One of the affected families includes an elderly woman and her relatives. The woman and her son managed to escape, but four relatives are still trapped in other rooms. The woman did not hear the blast, but heard her son's voice, prompting her to search for safety.
The family's grandchildren, a 22-year-old and an 18-year-old, are also waiting anxiously for news. Four canine search and rescue teams have been deployed to find people under the rubble.
The incident is being reported by TSN, with updates on the ongoing rescue operations and the search for those still trapped. The focus remains on rescue and life-saving operations, with the hope that more survivors will be found.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs has reported nine known fatalities among Kyiv residents as of 3:30 PM. The incident has caused widespread concern and sympathy among the community, with many offering support and prayers for those affected.
This is a developing story, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Our thoughts are with the families and friends of those affected by this tragic incident.
Politics and general news outlets are reporting on the ongoing rescue operations in Kyiv's Sviatoshynskyi district, following a Russian military attack on July 31, 2025, which caused a partial collapse of a nine-story residential building. War-and-conflicts continue to have a devastating impact, as the exact number of people still trapped under the rubble remains unconfirmed, with rescue efforts focused on life-saving operations.
