Bombing campaign over Kiev results in numerous casualties
In a devastating turn of events, Ukrainian cities have faced relentless attacks from Russian forces, resulting in significant casualties and damage. The most lethal of these attacks took place between the night of July 30 and 31, 2025, when Kyiv was subjected to a large-scale Russian aerial assault.
The assault on Kyiv resulted in at least 31 deaths, including five children, and injured 159 others. Among the deceased was a two-year-old child. Beyond Kyiv, at least seven other regions also suffered attacks in the same period, leading to at least 120 civilian casualties in one night.
The town of Chassiv Yar has been claimed by the Russian army to have been captured after more than a year of heavy fighting, according to the defense ministry in Moscow. However, Ukrainian military observers still mark western parts of Chassiv Yar as under Ukrainian control on their maps. The capture of Chassiv Yar could potentially open the way for Russian troops to advance towards the important industrial city of Kostiantynivka, which is a few kilometers away.
The frontline city of Kramatorsk has been targeted, with Governor Vadym Filashkin urging the remaining residents to flee to safer parts of the country as the frontline approaches. The Russian-Ukrainian front line is about 15 kilometers south of the city of Kramatorsk.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Kyiv was the main target of the Russian attacks, and he condemned Russia's response to Ukraine's desire for peace with America and Europe. In a bold move, Ukraine launched drone attacks on Russian territory overnight, causing a fire on the site of an industrial enterprise in the Penza region.
Despite the heavy casualties on both sides, the conflict continues to rage on, with no clear end in sight. The town of Chassiv Yar remains a point of contention, with both sides claiming control. As the world watches, the people of Ukraine continue to endure the devastating effects of war.
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[2] The Guardian. (2025, August 2). Russian forces claim capture of key town in Donbas as Ukraine says fighting continues. [online] Available at: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/aug/02/russian-forces-claim-capture-of-key-town-in-donbas-as-ukraine-says-fighting-continues
[3] CNN. (2025, July 31). At least 31 people killed, 160 injured in Russian missile attacks on Kyiv, Ukraine. [online] Available at: https://www.cnn.com/2025/07/31/europe/ukraine-kyiv-missile-attacks-intl/index.html
[4] Reuters. (2025, August 1). Ukraine says at least 120 civilians killed in Russian attacks on seven regions. [online] Available at: https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/ukraine-says-at-least-120-civilians-killed-russian-attacks-seven-regions-2025-08-01/
[5] Al Jazeera. (2025, August 2). Russia claims capture of Ukrainian town in Donbas as fighting continues. [online] Available at: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/8/2/russia-claims-capture-of-ukrainian-town-in-donbas-as-fighting-continues
- General news outlets, such as BBC News, The Guardian, CNN, Reuters, and Al Jazeera, are reporting heavy losses following a series of Russian attacks on Ukrainian cities, including Kyiv, resulting in dramatic increases in war-and-conflicts-related casualties.
- In the realm of politics and crime-and-justice, the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine has seen diplomatic repercussions, as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused Russia of igniting hostilities despite Ukraine's pursuit of peace with America and Europe.
