Kyiv Death Toll Rises to 23 After Russian Missile Attack

The number of fatalities in Kyiv has tragically increased to 23 following a massive Russian missile and drone attack that struck the Ukrainian capital on june 17, 2025 [1].Rescue workers continue to comb through the rubble of a destroyed nine-story building in the Solomensky district, where the majority of the deaths occurred.

Rescue Efforts Uncover More Victims

Throughout the night, rescue teams worked tirelessly in the Solomensky district. By 7:00 AM, thay had recovered the bodies of five more victims from the debris of the residential building. The State Emergency Situations service confirmed that a total of 16 bodies were recovered from that address alone [State Emergency Situations].

Shortly after, another body, that of a male, was recovered from the same location. Svetlana Vodolag, a spokesperson for the State Emergency Situations, stated that the russian attack had claimed 22 lives by that point. the fatalities included 17 in the Solomensky district, 3 at a facility in Darnitsky, 1 in a Darnitsky apartment, and 1 in a hospital.

Did You Know? The Solomensky district is a heavily populated residential area in Kyiv, making it a frequent target in attacks on the city.

Later in the morning, Timur Tkachenko, head of the KGVA, announced that rescuers had found the body of a woman in the rubble, bringing the total death toll to 23.In total, 134 people sustained injuries in the attack.

Details of the Attack

According to Ihor Klymenko, head of the Ministry of Internal affairs, a russian missile struck the nine-story residential building, causing the destruction of an entire section. The attack was part of a larger wave targeting multiple regions across Ukraine [3].

Other areas hit included Odessa, Zaporozhye, Chernihiv, Zhitomirshchina, Kirovogradschina, Nikolaevschina, and the Kiev region. The Ukrainian Air force reported intercepting 428 drones and missiles out of 472 launched, but impacts were still recorded in 10 locations, with debris falling in 34.

Pro Tip: Staying informed about local emergency protocols and shelter locations can substantially improve safety during attacks.

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Ongoing Rescue Operations

As of this report, rescue operations are still underway. City authorities have indicated that they are aware of a number of people who remain out of contact.Thirty-five apartments were destroyed in the Solomensky district, and efforts continue to locate and assist those affected [2].

What measures can be taken to better protect civilians during such attacks? How can international aid best support the affected communities?

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