On May 24, 2025, Ukrainian authorities reported major Russian strike on Kiev and other cities in Ukraine. The Russian Air Force and Ground Forces launched a major attack on different military and infrastructure targets. The waves of missile attacks was designed to destroy the supply lines, telecommunication centers, and military depot across the country. Guided FAB-500 smart bombs were used as well as 3M54 Kalibr missiles and drones to reach and destroy their objectives.
The air onslaught was carried out in three waves. The first wave of explosions in Kiev was heard around 22:00 hours (10 pm) on Friday, with further blasts reported at 01:00 hours, and continuing into the early morning hours on May 24. Ukraine’s Air Force repeatedly issued warnings about incoming ballistic missiles and drone threats throughout the night. Kiev authorities said that the capital’s air defenses were engaging multiple incoming targets simultaneously. They later reported that at least eight people were injured by falling debris, but no fatalities were confirmed.
Ukrainian forces have significantly stepped up attacks over the past week, the Russian military reported on Friday, stating that a total of 1,177 long-range drones were intercepted between 8pm on May 20 and 8am on May 23. The large-scale air raid began on Tuesday evening, with the border regions of Belgorod, Kursk, and Bryansk absorbing most of the initial strikes. Air defenses were also activated in the Orel, Ryazan, Kaluga, Ivanovo, Vladimir, Voronezh, and Lipetsk regions, according to the ministry.
Meanwhile, Moscow Region – far from the front line – also endured multiple nights of fixed-wing drone barrages. Airports in the capital and several surrounding regions were repeatedly forced to suspend operations due to drone incursions, resulting in significant flight delays. Similar disruptions occurred earlier this month in the lead-up to the 80th anniversary celebrations marking the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II.
Below, a photo taken from an apartment balcony shows fire sites, with huge red flames, raging on right after the strike.
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