Russian Attack on Kyiv Kills 12 And Injures Over 90, Prompting Trump to Call Out Putin
Introduction
On April 24, 2025, Russia launched its deadliest aerial assault on Kyiv in nearly a year, killing 12 civilians and injuring over 90, including six children and a pregnant woman. The attack, involving a coordinated barrage of drones, cruise missiles, and ballistic weapons, reduced residential buildings to rubble, ignited fires across the city, and triggered a frantic rescue operation for survivors trapped under debris. The strike occurred amid stalled U.S.-brokered peace negotiations, prompting an uncharacteristic public rebuke from President Donald Trump, who demanded Russian President Vladimir Putin “STOP!” in a social media post. This report examines the attack’s tactical execution, its geopolitical context, and the escalating tensions between Washington, Moscow, and Kyiv.
Section 1: The Attack – Tactics, Targets, and Aftermath
1.1 Scope and Scale of the Assault
The April 24 attack marked a significant escalation in Russia’s air campaign against Ukraine:
