On October 10, 2025, early Friday morning, Russia launched a large-scale missile and drone attack on the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, targeting critical energy infrastructure and residential areas. The attack resulted in at least 9 injuries in Kyiv, with 5 individuals hospitalized, and 3 people injured in the southeastern city of Zaporizhia.
Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko stated that the attack led to a power outage in the eastern bank area of the Dnieper River, affecting the water supply system. He noted that all emergency teams are monitoring the situation and ready to respond at any moment, with energy experts poised to begin repair work as soon as safety conditions allow.
With winter approaching, Russian forces have been targeting Ukrainian energy facilities in recent weeks. Last week, a massive airstrike hit several major natural gas production facilities in Ukraine, causing significant damage.
The airstrikes this time began around 1:00 am local time on Friday and lasted until 3:30, with reports of explosions heard in multiple areas of Kyiv.
Tymur Tkachenko, head of Kyiv’s Military Administration, stated: “The recent explosions indicate that ballistic missile attacks are underway. Missiles are being launched continuously, and the air defense systems are in operation.”
In the Pecherskyi district, a high-rise apartment building’s 6th and 7th floors caught fire due to drone debris. Emergency services managed to extinguish the fire.
In the Holosiivskyi district, a residential building was damaged, and a car caught fire. Missile debris also landed near a medical clinic in the Desniansky district.
In the weeks leading up to winter, Russia has intensified its attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, causing severe destruction. According to Bloomberg, Russian forces have destroyed over half of Ukraine’s natural gas production capacity.
Energy Minister Svitlana Hrynchuk stated that Russia has launched a “massive strike” against Ukraine’s power grid. She emphasized on Facebook that energy workers are taking all necessary measures to minimize the negative impact.