Massive shelling of Kyiv: 27 injured, including children

Consequences of the shelling in Kyiv

According to Прокуратура Київ: In Kyiv, the consequences of a massive shelling have been recorded, resulting in at least 27 people injured, including children. Among the injured, 13 people are in hospitals. Two minors, aged 9 and 16, have experienced acute stress reactions.

Combined attack on December 27, 2025

On December 27, 2025, a combined attack by the armed forces of the Russian Federation on Kyiv took place. The attack lasted over 11 hours, during which rockets and drones were used. High-rise buildings in the Darnytsia, Dnipro, and Shevchenkivskyi districts were damaged, as well as a university dormitory in the Solomianskyi district. As a result of the shelling, cars parked in the yards of the damaged buildings were destroyed.

The injured have been distributed across various districts of the city, including the shelling also affected:

• Holosiivskyi
• Desnianskyi
• Obolonskyi
• Other districts of Kyiv

The situation remains tense, and local authorities are working to mitigate the consequences of the attack.

This attack is part of the escalating violence observed in Ukraine and underscores the continuation of the military conflict. The city authorities must ensure not only medical assistance to the injured but also take measures to prevent similar incidents in the future. It is also important for the international community to continue supporting Ukraine in its struggle for security and stability.