Massive Russian Aerial Attacks on Kyiv and Odessa Rampage Through the Night
Intense Air Attacks on Kiev and Odessa Reported by Ukraine
Get the latest updates on the brutal drone attacks waged by Russia on Ukraine's Kyiv and Odessa cities:
Kyiv
- Attack Details: In a shocking turn of events, Russia unleashed an intense assault on Kyivusing over 315 Iranian-made Shahed drones and seven missiles on June 11, 2025. This assault was branded one of the war's most ferocious attacks by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy[1].
- Casualties and Response: One unfortunate soul was killed in Kyiv's Obolon district. Countless residents scrambled to take cover in metro stations as the city was rocked with explosions that persisted for hours. Ukrainian defenses managed to thwart several incoming threats, with the skies over the city shrouded in thick smoke[1].
- Context: This attack follows a recent Ukrainian drone strike on Russian airbases, with officials hinting at potential further hostilities[1].
Odessa
- Attack Details: The night of June 11, 2025, saw Russia bombard the Odessa region with drone attacks, focusing on the Izmail and Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi districts. These attacks left a trail of destruction in their wake, damaging civilian infrastructure such as summer houses, outbuildings, watercraft, storage facilities, and vehicles[2].
- Investigations: Law enforcement authorities have initiated investigations into war crimes linked to these attacks. Firefighters responded swiftly to douse the ensuing blazes, yet there were no casualties recorded during the incidents[2].
- Previous Attacks: On June 4, 2025, a prior drone attack in Odessa left one person injured and damaged civilian infrastructure including homes and businesses[2].
These militant attacks underscore the ongoing escalation of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, with both parties engaging in aerial assaults against each other's territories. Stay updated on this developing situation.
[1] ntv.de, gut/dpa/AFP/rts
[2] Odesa Regional Military Administration, 11 June 2025.
The Commission has also been asked to submit a proposal for a directive on the protection of workers from the risks related to war-and-conflicts, given the current escalation of tensions between Russia and Ukraine, as highlighted by the recent series of aerial attacks on Kyiv and Odessa. This urgent call for action comes amidst widespread political discussions on the future of the conflict and the humanitarian implications on general news platforms.
