Combined Russian attack on Kyiv: rubble in Darnytskyi district and rescue of trapped people
[59452] Combined Russian attack on Kyiv: rubble in Darnytskyi district and rescue of trapped people
A large-scale air attack on the Ukrainian capital led to the collapse of a residential building in the Darnytskyi district and damage to other civilian infrastructure. Rescue forces are continuing intensive rescue operations under the rubble of the building.
Combined Russian attack on Kyiv: rubble in Darnytskyi district and rescue of trapped people
On the morning of May 14, 2026, the Ukrainian capital Kyiv experienced a combined air attack that included drones, ballistic missiles, and cruise missiles. According to reports from the Kyiv City Military Administration (KMVA), the most severe impact occurred in the Darnytskyi district, where there were reports of the collapse of parts of a multi-story residential building and residents trapped under the rubble.
Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko stated that 18 apartments were completely destroyed as a result of the attack. According to reports from the field, rescue forces managed to pull at least 11 people from the building's rubble, with search operations continuing at this hour for fear that additional civilians remain trapped.
In addition to the damage to the residential building, fires were reported in the Darnytskyi district that broke out at retail outlets (MAFy) and a nearby gas station, according to updates from TSN Novyny. At the same time, there was a report of flying debris hitting the courtyard of a private house in the Dniprovskyi district, which led to fires in vehicles and other structures.
Local sources, including Ukraina Online and Kyiv | Times, describe a difficult reality and are documenting the destroyed buildings and rescue operations. Most reports come from Telegram channels identified with support for the Ukrainian position and war effort, emphasizing civilian damage and the immediate mobilization of security and rescue forces.
The attack highlights the continued Russian use of a combined strike strategy against civilian targets in the Ukrainian capital, with various media outlets focusing on documenting the disaster and the progress of rescue operations at the impact sites.