Kyiv suffered a massive Russian attack overnight.The attack caused explosions across the city and damaged buildings in six districts of Kyiv, injuring eight people. State Emergency Service

Kyiv suffered a massive Russian attack overnight.The attack caused explosions across the city and damaged buildings in six districts of Kyiv, injuring eight people. State Emergency Service

Kyiv, Ukraine — Early Saturday morning, the Ukrainian capital faced a large-scale attack by Russian drones and missiles, resulting in explosions and injuries across six districts. The overnight assault came hours after a significant prisoner exchange between Russia and Ukraine, highlighting the ongoing tensions despite efforts to de-escalate the conflict.

According to the acting head of Kyiv’s military administration, Tymur Tkachenko, the attack caused debris from intercepted missiles and drones to fall in at least four city districts, with six people requiring medical care and two fires sparked in the Solomianskyi district [1]. City mayor Vitalii Klitschko warned residents about over 20 Russian strike drones heading towards Kyiv, with drone debris landing on a shopping mall and a residential building in the Obolon district [1].

The prisoner swap, the first phase of a larger agreement, saw 390 Ukrainians returned home, with more releases expected over the weekend. The swap took place at the border with Belarus in northern Ukraine, involving 1,000 prisoners from each side [1]. Despite the exchange, fighting continued along the front line, with neither side showing signs of relenting.

The Russian Defense Ministry reported shooting down 788 Ukrainian drones between May 20 and May 23, while Ukraine's air force stated that Russia fired 175 Shahed and decoy drones, as well as a ballistic missile since late Thursday [1]. The increased use of drones and missiles underscores the evolving tactics of the conflict.

In a separate incident, a Russian drone strike in Kyiv Oblast resulted in one fatality and three injuries, with civilian targets including a house and a multi-story residential building partially damaged [2]. This attack comes amidst a series of Russian drone strikes across Ukraine, highlighting the growing threat posed by unmanned aerial vehicles.

The State Emergency Service of Ukraine reported fires and injuries in various districts following the overnight attack, including a residential building in the Solomianskyi district and a nine-story building in the Obolonskyi district [3]. Rescue workers are still assessing the aftermath and confirming possible casualties.

The ongoing conflict and increased military activity have significant implications for the Ukrainian economy and financial markets. The resilience of the Ukrainian people and the government’s response to these attacks will be crucial in determining the country’s ability to maintain stability and continue its economic recovery efforts.

References:
[1] https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/kyiv-large-scale-russian-drone-missile-attack-explosions-122134004
[2] https://kyivindependent.com/russian-drone-strike-in-kyiv-oblast-kills-1-injures-3/
[3] https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2025/05/24/7513813/