Drone Strike Hits Ivankiv Lyceum No. 2, Triggering Large Fire but No Casualties Reported

Drone Attack Targets Ivankiv’s Lyceum No. 2

According to Рубрика — Суспільство: On the evening of September 25, 2026, Russian forces launched a drone strike against Lyceum No. 2 in the settlement of Ivankiv, located in Kyiv region’s Vyshhorod district. The assault ignited a fire that engulfed over 300 square meters of the school building. Approximately 1,100 students attend this institution, but fortunately, no children were present during the attack. Across Kyiv region, 11 civilian facilities suffered damage, yet there were no reported injuries or fatalities.

Damage Assessment and Emergency Response

Emergency teams from the State Emergency Service of Ukraine (DSNS) are actively responding at the scene. Damage has been recorded in three districts of Kyiv region: Bucha, Fastiv, and Brovary. In Bucha district, a private residence was hit; Fastiv saw damage to five private homes and three vehicles; while Brovary experienced destruction to warehouse facilities and a residential house.

'The enemy continues to terrorize the residents of Kyiv region. Since early morning, the area has been under attack from hostile drones. Damage has now been confirmed in three districts.' Timur Tkachenko

Data from September 25, 2026, indicate that Russian strikes on Kyiv resulted in seven deaths and 46 injuries. Among the deceased was a 14-year-old boy holding Israeli citizenship.

This incident is part of a larger wave of attacks on that day, when 162 strike drones targeted 27 locations. In response, rescue teams remain engaged in clearing the aftermath and ensuring public safety.

The assault on this educational facility highlights the escalating risks faced by civilian infrastructure amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. The use of drones to carry out attacks on populated areas reflects evolving enemy tactics that threaten to increase civilian harm. The DSNS operations underscore the critical need for rapid emergency response and robust protection measures for the population.

The recent strike on Ivankiv's educational facility underscores the escalating violence in the region. Just two days earlier, on September 23, Russian drone attacks resulted in one civilian death and eight injuries in Kyiv. This pattern of targeting civilian areas raises significant concerns about safety and security for residents. For a closer look at the impact of these assaults, including detailed reports on the casualties, read more about the September 23 incidents here.