Chaos Erupts in Ukraine: Over 300 Drones and Missiles Attack Kyiv and Odessa
Intense aerial attacks hit Kiev and Odessa, according to Ukraine's reports
In an unexpected turn of events, Ukraine is reeling from Russia's largest drone attack since the conflict began. On the night of June 10-11, 2025, Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, and the southern port city of Odessa faced relentless aerial assaults.
Early Morning Assault on Kyiv
Kyiv woke up to the terrifying sounds of anti-aircraft fire as enemy drones simultaneouslu targeted several districts of the city, according to Timur Tkachenko, head of the Kyiv military administration, via the Telegram messaging app. Tragically, a woman lost her life, and more were injured. Residential buildings were damaged, and fires erupted, necessitating the immediate response of emergency services.
A Bloody Night in Odessa
The southern Ukrainian city of Odessa also fell victim to Russia's ruthless strikes. Mayor Hennadiy Trukhanov reported a 59-year-old man was killed and three others injured during a massive drone assault. Shockingly, civilian infrastructure such as maternity wards, medical emergency rooms, and residential buildings were hit. Remarkably, there were no injuries at the maternity ward, and patients and staff were safely evacuated.
Continued Onslaught and Casualties
Ukrainian authorities reported a wave of unprecedented nighttime drone attacks the previous night (June 9-10). A staggering 479 drones and an additional 20 cruise missiles were used in the attack, with impacts recorded at ten locations. The Military urged the population to seek shelter, and Mayor Vitali Klitschko urged Kyiv residents to remain in shelters, confirming a massive attack on the capital.
The renewed attacks come after ceasefire talks in Istanbul, with all efforts to achieve even a temporary truce during the Russian invasion failing thus far.
Sources: ntv.de, gut/dpa/AFP/rts
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(Enrichment Data: Note that these attacks represent a massive escalation in the ongoing conflict, with substantial civilian infrastructure damage and casualties reported in Kyiv and continued threats to Odessa. The attacks followed recent Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian airbases, raising concerns about further escalation. Air raid alerts were active in the Odesa region, with no new casualties reported in the immediate aftermath. Investigations into war crimes are underway to assess the full extent of the damage in the Odesa region.)
- The Commission, in light of the ongoing violence and destruction in Ukraine, has also been asked to submit a proposal for a directive on the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to ionizing radiation, considering the potential danger posed by the recent drone and missile attacks in Kyiv and Odessa.
- As the Ukraine-Russia conflict intensifies, the political implications of the escalating violence extend beyond the battlefield, with international media covering the events as part of general news and war-and-conflicts reports.
