Russian Air Strike Injures 8 in Kyiv; Zelensky Warns of Intensifying Drone Warfare

The Big Picture

At least eight people, including a child, were injured in a Russian air strike on Kyiv early Monday morning, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed in a series of posts on X (formerly Twitter). The attack damaged a residential building in the Darnytskyi District, though no fires were reported.

What’s New

Zelensky reported that the blast shattered windows in a high-rise from the fifth to tenth floor and caused shrapnel wounds to five individuals. Additional damage was recorded in Kropyvnytskyi, where drones struck and damaged a philharmonic hall. Fortunately, no casualties were reported there.

What They’re Saying

In a post on X, Zelensky acknowledged the relentless effort of Ukraine’s air defense forces, unmanned units, and mobile fire groups:

He stressed the importance of international cooperation to bolster Ukraine’s drone manufacturing and air defense capacity: “It is vital to maintain clear understanding among partners of how exactly they can help,” he said.

National Mourning and Remembrance

In a second update on X, Zelensky commemorated a tragic event that took place on July 28–29, 2022, when dozens of Ukrainian prisoners of war, including Azov fighters, were killed in Olenivka.

Marking the first official observance of the Day of Mourning and Remembrance, Zelensky honored those “executed, tortured, or died in captivity,” stating unequivocally, “We remember. And we will not forgive.”

What’s Next

President Zelensky plans to hold new talks with international partners this week to address the funding gap for Ukraine’s unmanned defense technologies. Meanwhile, recovery operations continue in Kyiv as authorities assess the damage and assist the wounded.