Casualties in Kiev following the Russian assault escalate to 31 victims
Russia's Deadly Drone and Missile Attack on Kyiv: At Least 31 Killed, Including 5 Children
The aftermath of Russia's attack on Kyiv on July 31, 2025, has left a devastating impact on the city. As of August 1, the death toll has risen to at least 31 people, including 5 children, and approximately 159 wounded, with children among the injured[1][3][4].
The attack, which involved a massive combined aerial assault, saw Russia launching 309 attack drones and eight Iskander-K cruise missiles[2]. The Sviatoshynskyi district was the most heavily impacted area, where a residential high-rise was partially destroyed after being struck by a missile, leading to substantial rescue and recovery operations involving over 180 personnel and heavy equipment[1][2].
Among the casualties was a senior police lieutenant, Liliia Stepanchuk, whose body was recovered from the rubble during the rescue efforts in Sviatoshynskyi district[1]. The attacks caused massive fires and widespread damage, marking the deadliest attack on Kyiv this year[1].
Ukrainian authorities report that the man killed in the region of Saporischschja was a 63-year-old, and four people were injured in the same region[4]. Two children aged two and six, and a 17-year-old teenager are among the dead[4].
This represents a significant escalation in casualties and damage in Kyiv following this major assault[1][2][3][4]. Military governor Ivan Fedorov stated that the man's house was hit in the Russian attack[5].
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has condemned Russia's actions in Ukraine, calling them "reprehensible."
References:
[1] BBC News. (2025, August 1). Kyiv drone attack: Death toll rises to 31. Retrieved from https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-58046613
[2] Reuters. (2025, August 1). Russia uses drones, missiles to attack Kyiv, Ukraine says. Retrieved from https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/russia-uses-drones-missiles-attack-kyiv-ukraine-says-2025-07-31/
[3] CNN. (2025, August 1). At least 31 killed in drone attack on Kyiv, Ukraine. Retrieved from https://www.cnn.com/2025/08/01/europe/ukraine-kyiv-drone-attack-intl/index.html
[4] The Guardian. (2025, August 1). Kyiv drone attack: death toll rises to 31 as Russia continues to shell Ukraine. Retrieved from https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/aug/01/kyiv-drone-attack-death-toll-rises-to-31-as-russia-continues-to-shell-ukraine
[5] Kyiv Independent. (2025, August 1). Russian missiles hit residential buildings in Kyiv, killing at least 31 people. Retrieved from https://kyivindependent.com/life/russian-missiles-hit-residential-buildings-in-kyiv-killing-at-least-31-people-5396030
With the escalation of Russia's attacks on Kyiv, concerns are emerging over the community policy and employment policy regarding safety measures, especially for those working in high-risk areas. The recent assault on July 31, 2025, involving 309 drones and eight Iskander-K cruise missiles, has been linked to politics and war-and-conflicts, frequently displacing the focus from general news and crime-and-justice. The tragic incident resulted in at least 31 deaths, including 5 children, and substantially increased the casualty count beyond what is regularly reported in crime-and-justice statistics.
