Russia killed Ukrainian children in Zhytomyr region, Ukraine

Padraig Conlon 27 May 2025
A child’s teddy lies among the rubble of a house in the Zhytomyr region which was struck during a massive missile and drone attack by Russia.

On the night of May 25, Russia army carried out a massive air attack on the Zhytomyr region of Ukraine.

As a result of the shelling, three children – aged 8, 12 and 17 – were killed.

Twelve other people, including one child, were injured.

All victims were hospitalized in medical facilities across the region.

More than 30 residential buildings – both private and apartment blocks – were destroyed and damaged, along with nearly 40 outbuildings.

Kyiv

The Kyiv region came under a massive missile and drone attack by Russian forces during the night of May 24 to 25.

The enemy deliberately targeted civilian infrastructure in the Bucha, Fastiv, Bila Tserkva, and Obukhiv districts using attack drones, as well as ballistic and cruise missiles.

As a result of the attack, four civilians were killed.

Another 29 people sustained injuries of varying severity, including six children. Two girls, aged 10 and 13, were hospitalized by medics.

The Russian strike damaged dozens of private homes, outbuildings, cars, warehouses, hangars, enterprises, and social infrastructure facilities.

Khmelnytskyi region

Also on the night of May 25, the Khmelnytskyi region came under a massive missile and drone attack by Russia.

According to preliminary reports, four people have been killed. Five others were injured, including a child and an elderly woman who was hospitalized in severe condition.

 

The aftermath of the strike in the Khmelnytskyi region which destroyed at least six private homes and damaged around 40 more.

The strike destroyed at least six private homes and damaged around 40 more. Civilian infrastructure was also affected, including an educational institution and several vehicles.

All relevant services — rescuers, police, medics, and municipal workers utility — were deployed to manage the aftermath. Emergency response headquarters have been set up to assist residents.

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