Panic in Ukraine as Russia Strikes with Massive Aerial Assault on Kyiv and Odessa
Intensive aerial attacks hit Kyiv and Odessa, according to Ukraine's reports.
Get ready for a wild ride! Russia's been causing chaos in Ukraine again, launching the biggest drone attack since the conflict began.
In the wee hours of Monday, Kyiv's skies lit up as enemy drones swooped down on several neighborhoods, leaving a trail of destruction in their wake. Timur Tkachenko, head of the Kyiv military administration, confirmed the attack via the Telegram app, "Simultaneous assault on different districts of the city. Residential buildings are damaged, fires are blazing. Emergency services are on the scene."
Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported via the Telegram news app that ambulances rushed to four districts, including the historic Podil neighborhood, around midnight.The city was alive with anti-aircraft fire, a reporter said, and Ukrainian air force claimed ballistic missiles were also used. According to RBK-Ukraine, explosions rang out across the city. Tkachenko stated damages in six out of ten districts, with at least one woman injured.
It's a scary scene, folks! The "Kyiv Independent" portal reported injuries, burning cars, and building fires. Klitschko urged residents to stay in shelters and warned of a "massive attack on the capital."
Meanwhile, down in the southern Ukrainian port city of Odessa, at least one person lost their life and three more were injured in a massive drone attack. Mayor Hennadij Truchanow confirmed the news. A 59-year-old man was the unlucky victim, according to regional governor Oleh Kiper. The mayor added that a maternity ward, a medical emergency room, and residential buildings were hit in the UNESCO World Heritage city. Thankfully, there were no injuries at the maternity ward, and patients and staff were evacuated promptly.
Ukraine's been seeing a series of attacks in the past few days, and officials warned this could lead to further escalation. Over 315 Iranian-made Shahed drones and seven missiles were fired towards the cities, causing widespread destruction. Despite international efforts for peace, Ukraine accuses Russia of stoking the flames of conflict.
Stay tuned for more updates as the situation unfolds!
Context and Additional Insights:
- As of June 11, 2025, Russia's drone and missile assault on Kyiv and Odesa was one of the most intense during the ongoing conflict.
- Over 315 Iranian-made Shahed drones and seven missiles were fired towards the cities.
- At least one person was killed in Kyiv's Obolon district, and dozens of people took shelter in metro stations as explosions continued for hours.
- Ukrainian defenses intercepted several incoming threats, with thick smoke visible over Kyiv.
- The attack follows a recent Ukrainian drone strike on Russian airbases.
- The attack highlights ongoing violence despite global efforts for peace. [Sources: ntv.de, gut/dpa/AFP/rts]
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- Ukraine
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- Vitali Klitschko
- Kyiv
- Odessa
- Iranian-made Shahed drones
In the midst of ongoing political tensions and general news, the Commission 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, as the war-and-conflicts in Ukraine escalate further. The recent intense drone and missile assault on Kyiv and Odesa by Russia has left a trail of destruction, including the loss of life and injuries, which highlights the urgent need for such protective measures.
