Drone Strike in Kyiv Injures Two Elderly Women and Damages Multiple Buildings

Kyiv Drone Attack

According to Прокуратура Київ: An overnight drone attack on Kyiv on February 5, 2026, injured two women, aged 79 and 80. The incident occurred in the Solomianskyi district, where one of the victims required hospitalization. This attack is part of a pattern of strikes on the capital that have intensified in recent months.

Extent of the Damage

The strike caused damage to 11 residential buildings across several districts of Kyiv, including:

• Darnytskyi
• Obolonskyi
• Solomianskyi
• Shevchenkivskyi

In addition to the homes, a dormitory, a kindergarten, and an office building were also damaged. Falling debris from the unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) wrecked three cars.

In response to the incident, a pre-trial investigation has been initiated under Part 1 of Article 438 of Ukraine's Criminal Code, concerning war crimes. The investigation is being conducted by the Main Directorate of the Security Service of Ukraine in Kyiv and the Kyiv region, under the procedural guidance of the Kyiv City Prosecutor's Office. Information about the event was provided by the press service of the Kyiv City Prosecutor's Office.

This assault occurred amidst a wider escalation of hostilities in Ukraine, highlighting the ongoing conflict's direct impact on civilian areas. The authorities' immediate launch of a war crimes investigation underscores the gravity of such attacks on urban centers. These recurring incidents emphasize the critical need for enhanced protective measures for civilians and infrastructure in cities affected by the war.