On the evening of February 20, 2025, Kyiv found itself at the epicenter of new tensions: the city was subjected to a large-scale drone attack. Local media and Telegram channels began broadcasting videos showing air defenses attempting to repel the raid. Despite the air defenses’ efforts, powerful explosions thundered in the center of the Ukrainian capital, as reported by multiple sources. The attack was the latest in a series of strikes by Russia against key facilities associated with the Ukrainian Armed Forces, increasing pressure amid the ongoing conflict.

Events unfolded quickly: towards nightfall, Kyiv residents heard air raid sirens, which have become a familiar part of life in recent years. Soon the sky was lit up by traces of air defense activity, and then came reports of explosions. According to footage published on social media, flashes and smoke were visible in some areas of the city, indicating hits or falling debris from downed drones. Official authorities have not yet provided detailed information about the destruction, but eyewitnesses are talking about serious consequences in the central part of the capital. According to local resources, the attack could have been one of the most intense in recent weeks, which underlines the growing scale of the confrontation.