Analysis of attack reports from Ukrainian authorities or international news agencies

Russian Drone Attack Kills Three, Damages Buildings in Kyiv Oblast

Jan 24, 2025, 08:05 AM

A Russian drone attack on Kyiv Oblast in Ukraine during the night of January 24 resulted in the deaths of three civilians, including two men and a woman, and left one person injured. The attack caused significant damage to residential and commercial properties, including a multi-story residential building, eight private homes, and commercial buildings. Rescue efforts are ongoing, with 150 people evacuated and emergency crews extinguishing fires caused by the drone debris. Ukrainian authorities reported that they intercepted and redirected many of the drones, while President Volodymyr Zelensky called for accountability for the production and supply of drones used in such attacks. This incident is part of a broader escalation of aerial attacks by Russia, which has been deploying drones more frequently in recent months.