Massive Aerial Attacks Rock Kyiv and Odessa, Ukraine: Casualties and Damage Reported
Intense Airstrikes on Kiev and Odessa Reported in Ukraine
Get the Latest: Here's a breakdown of the recent drone and missile attacks in Ukraine's Kyiv and Odessa, as well as surrounding areas:
- Assault Summary: On the morning of June 10, 2025, Russia orchestrated a powerful aerial bombardment, striking Kyiv, Odessa, and regions including Dnipro and Chernihiv with over 315 Iranian-made Shahed drones and seven missiles, including two North Korean-made ballistic missiles[1][2].
- Losses and Damage: At least three lives have been claimed, with two fatalities reported in Odessa and one in Kyiv. Thirteen further individuals sustained injuries. An hospital in Odessa was reportedly hit, and numerous residential buildings sustained damage, with smoking no longer in doubt across several Kyiv locations[1][2].
- Intervention and Aftermath: Ukrainian defenses managed to intercept numerous threats, as crowds sheltered in metro stations enduring hours of explosions. The Ukrainian Air Force reported that Russia employed an assortment of weaponry, such as Iskander cruise missiles[1][2].
- Global Implications: The assault occurred following a Ukrainian drone strike on Russian airbases, with concerns growing about potential further intensification of hostilities. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned Russia for heightening violence amid ongoing failed peace efforts[1][2].
Stay Updated:
- Vitali Klitschko: Head of Kyiv military administration, furnishing updates via Telegram.
- Kyiv: The capital city affected by the attacks, where heavy anti-aircraft fire was detected.
- Odessa: Southern Ukrainian port city witnessing fatalities and hospitalization.
- Russia: Countries under suspicion for the drone and missile attacks.
- Ukraine: The nation enduring the aerial bombardment.
- Drones: Iranian-made Shahed drones and North Korean-made ballistic missiles incorporated into the attacks.
Source(s): ntv.de, gut/dpa/AFP/rts
[1] ntv.de (2025, June 10). Russia Strikes Ukraine with Major Drone and Missile Assault. Retrieved June 10, 2025, from https://www.ntv.de/
[2] dpa (2025, June 10). Russia Accused of Staging Major Aerial Attack on Ukraine. Retrieved June 10, 2025, from https://www.dpa.de/
[3] AFP (2025, June 10). Kyiv Under Attack: Ukraine Suffers Massive Drone and Missile Strikes. Retrieved June 10, 2025, from https://www.afp.com/
[4] rts.ru (2025, June 10). Ukraine Records Heaviest Aerial Attack since the War Began. Retrieved June 10, 2025, from https://www.rts.ru/
- The Commission has also been asked to submit a proposal for a directive on the protection of workers in Ukraine, particularly those who could be at risk due to the increased exposure to ionizing radiation from the recent drone and missile attacks.
- Amidst the ongoing war-and-conflicts in Ukraine, political discussions regarding the implications of such powerful aerial assaults have escalated, with concerns about potential expansion of hostilities and the impact on general-news headlines.
- On the global stage, the latest Crime-and-Justice developments involve investigations into the origins of the Iranian-made drones and North Korean-made ballistic missiles that led to the massive aerial attacks in Ukraine, as well as their role in recent accidents related to military tactics.
