On the evening of Monday, October 12, residents of Kyiv’s Darnytskyi district heard the familiar wail of an air raid alert. The warning had been issued at 19:00, as city authorities warned of incoming threats. Moments later, a Russian unmanned aerial vehicle descended on the neighbourhood and struck a 25‑story residential building. The impact occurred between the twelfth and sixteenth floors, according to the mayor’s office.
The tower, located in the Osokorki part of Darnytskyi, is a 25‑story residential building. When the drone hit, cars in the courtyard caught fire. Flames spread and emergency services responded.
Kyiv Mayor Vitaliy Klychko confirmed the attack. He said, "В Дарницком районе БПЛА попал в 25-этажный жилой дом на уровне 12–16 этажей. Также горят автомобили во дворе дома. Экстренные службы направляются на место." In English, this translates to: "In the Darnytskyi district, the UAV hit a 25‑story residential building at the level of 12‑16 floors. Cars are also burning in the courtyard of the building. Emergency services are heading to the scene."
By 20:27, the mayor updated the public, stating that the number of injured had risen to eleven.
At first, officials reported that four citizens had been injured in the blast and ensuing fire. GSCHS staff arrived and began firefighting efforts.
By 20:27, the mayor updated the public, stating that the number of injured had risen to eleven. He added, "число раненых уже достигло 11 человек, один человек погиб." This means that eleven people were now known to be hurt and one person had died. The update reflected the ongoing work of emergency services.
GSCHS crews continued to battle the blaze. Their efforts included firefighting and rescue.
As of the latest updates from city officials, emergency services remain on site, managing the aftermath of the strike. Authorities continue to clarify information about the injured.