{"id":159745,"date":"2025-08-01T07:46:36","date_gmt":"2025-08-01T07:46:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/the-death-toll-has-risen-to-28-following-the-russian-attack-on-kyiv-using-drones-and-missiles\/"},"modified":"2025-08-01T07:46:37","modified_gmt":"2025-08-01T07:46:37","slug":"the-death-toll-has-risen-to-28-following-the-russian-attack-on-kyiv-using-drones-and-missiles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/the-death-toll-has-risen-to-28-following-the-russian-attack-on-kyiv-using-drones-and-missiles\/","title":{"rendered":"The death toll has risen to 28 following the Russian attack on Kyiv using drones and missiles."},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div>\n<div class=\"visual__image image-initial-width\"><picture><source  media=\"(min-width: 1000px)\"\/><source  media=\"(min-width: 768px)\"\/><source  media=\"(min-width: 580px)\"\/><source  media=\"(min-width: 350px)\"\/><source  media=\"(min-width: 80px)\"\/><\/picture><figcaption class=\"article-figcaption-img\">Up to 28 the death toll through the Russian attacks in kyiv from Thursday morning (Reuters)<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<h2>Devastating Russian Attacks in Kyiv: A Day of Mourning<\/h2>\n<p>The recent wave of <strong>Russian missile and drone strikes<\/strong> against <strong>Kyiv<\/strong> has resulted in a <strong>tragic increase<\/strong> in casualties, with the death toll rising to <strong>28<\/strong> as of Friday. This includes three children, according to reports from Ukraine&#8217;s <strong>Interior Ministry<\/strong>. Initially, the death count stood at <strong>16<\/strong>, but updates revealed that <strong>rescued teams<\/strong> unearthed an additional <strong>12 bodies from the rubble<\/strong> of a residential building located in the Sviathysky district. Among the victims was the body of a <strong>2-year-old boy<\/strong>, highlighting the devastating human toll of this assault.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>assault<\/strong>, one of the deadliest since Russia\u2019s large-scale military offensive began in February 2022, has also led to <strong>159 injuries<\/strong>, with <strong>16 of those being minors<\/strong>. In response to this tragedy, the city of Kyiv has declared a day of mourning to honor the victims and reflect on the state of the nation amidst ongoing conflict.<\/p>\n<div class=\"visual__image\"><picture><source  media=\"(min-width: 1000px)\"\/><source  media=\"(min-width: 768px)\"\/><source  media=\"(min-width: 580px)\"\/><source  media=\"(min-width: 350px)\"\/><source  media=\"(min-width: 80px)\"\/><img alt=\"The attack was one of the most lethal in the Ukrainian capital\" class=\"global-image\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"low\" height=\"1438\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/The-death-toll-has-risen-to-28-following-the-Russian.jpg\" width=\"1920\"\/><\/picture><figcaption class=\"article-figcaption-img\">The attack was one of the most lethal in the Ukrainian capital since the beginning of the Russian military offensive on a large scale in February 2022.<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p>In addition to the devastation in Kyiv, reports have emerged from <strong>Zaporizhzhia<\/strong>, where another <strong>Russian attack<\/strong> resulted in <strong>one more death<\/strong>. Emergency teams are actively engaged in rescue operations, working tirelessly to free those trapped beneath debris and provide assistance to affected individuals.<\/p>\n<p>Amidst this escalating violence, <strong>Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sibiga<\/strong> has urged for immediate international sanctions against Russia, emphasizing that it is &#8220;probably time to reduce to zero all deadlines given to Putin to demonstrate a constructive attitude.&#8221; He vehemently criticized the Russian president, accusing him of deliberately perpetuating violence without regard for peace initiatives, stating, &#8220;Putin does it on purpose. He doesn&#8217;t care about an attempt to end the killings. Just seeks to destroy and kill.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, he referred to Putin as a <strong>&#8220;War Criminal&#8221;<\/strong>, while questioning the <strong>effectiveness of diplomatic measures<\/strong> currently in place to deter Russia&#8217;s aggression. The commentary reflects a growing frustration within Ukraine regarding global powers&#8217; responses to the ongoing aggression of the Russian military.<\/p>\n<div class=\"visual__image\"><picture><source  media=\"(min-width: 1000px)\"\/><source  media=\"(min-width: 768px)\"\/><source  media=\"(min-width: 580px)\"\/><source  media=\"(min-width: 350px)\"\/><source  media=\"(min-width: 80px)\"\/><img alt=\"Ukrainian President Volodimir Zelensky\" class=\"global-image\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"low\" height=\"533\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1754034396_841_The-death-toll-has-risen-to-28-following-the-Russian.JPG\" width=\"800\"\/><\/picture><figcaption class=\"article-figcaption-img\">The Ukrainian president, Volodimir Zelensky, also responded to Thursday&#8217;s attack and reiterated his call to harden the measures against the Russian government. &#8220;Russia must feel the strength of the free world&#8221; (Reuters)<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p>Ukrainian President <strong>Volodimir Zelensky<\/strong> has also voiced strong condemnation of the attacks, urging the international community to take a firmer stance against the Russian government. &#8220;Russia must feel the strength of the free world. And the world must finally demonstrate that it is able to force Russia to make peace,&#8221; Zelensky stressed. This plea is indicative of Ukraine&#8217;s desperate need for solidarity and robust measures from ally nations.<\/p>\n<p>U.S. President <strong>Joe Biden<\/strong> commented on the situation, calling the Russian aggression <strong>\u201cdisgusting.\u201d<\/strong> He has indicated that his administration is considering <strong>&#8220;concrete options&#8221;<\/strong> for further responses to Russia&#8217;s increasing hostility.<\/p>\n<p>As the humanitarian crisis continues to unfold, the destruction inflicted during <strong>Thursday\u2019s bombings<\/strong> has not only led to loss of life but significant damage to <strong>infrastructure<\/strong>, including schools and hospitals in Kyiv. The impact of these strikes serves as a grim reminder of the ongoing conflict, intensifying calls for immediate action from the international community to take a unified stand against Russian aggression.<\/p>\n<p>This latest round of attacks has emphasized the urgent need for <strong>heightened global cooperation<\/strong> to support Ukraine in overcoming the devastation that has unfolded, bringing attention to the necessity for a sustained commitment to peaceful resolution strategies.<\/p>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/category\/general\/\" rel=\"dofollow\">General News &#8211; 2<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Up to 28 the death toll through the Russian attacks in kyiv from Thursday morning (Reuters) Devastating Russian Attacks in Kyiv: A Day of Mourning The recent wave of Russian missile and drone strikes against Kyiv has resulted in a tragic increase in casualties, with the death toll rising to 28 as of Friday. 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