The blaze erupted after President Volodymyr Zelensky described Russia’s attacks on the capital as ‘massive’, amid a wave of strikes targeting Ukraine’s energy and transport infrastructure.
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Destructions in Kyiv Oblast (the village Markhalivka ) due to Russian drone attack in the night on 25 May 2025. 22 houses were damaged, one person was killed and at least 11 injured. All over Ukraine, at least 12. (Illustrative image.) Credit: State Emergency Service of Ukraine · CC BY 4.0
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What is confirmed
At least two people were killed in a fire in Kyiv.[1]
The fire occurred after President Volodymyr Zelensky described the strikes on Kyiv as ‘massive’.[1]
Ukraine has come under increased attack in recent weeks as Russian attacks have targeted energy infrastructure and rail and road transport.[1]
What remains disputed or unverified
No disputed central claims are recorded for this story.
Fire follows heavy bombardment
A blaze in downtown Kyiv killed at least two people after the city was hit by a series of intense aerial attacks, President Volodymyr Zelensky described as ‘massive’. The uncontrolled inferno erupted in a residential building which had suffered damage from the strike, leaving residents trapped amid the smoke and heat. Rescue teams fought to rescue survivors before the flames swept through the upper levels.[1]
Part of a broader surge in attacks
Ukraine has experienced a spike in hostile actions in recent weeks, with Russian forces targeting critical energy infrastructure, rail lines, and road transport hubs. This pattern of attacks has intensified after the capitulation of the eastern front, aiming to disrupt civilian life and supply chains.[1]
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