Russian strike on Kyiv damages historic buildings of Kyiv Polytechnic — photos

KPI staff posted photos showing destruction in the post on Telegram. In the university’s historic buildings, dating back to the late 19th century, windows were shattered.

“Buildings and facilities in Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute sustained damage, including the historic Building No. 4, whose foundations were laid on June 1, 1898 — marking the beginning of the university’s construction,” the statement reads.

The university administration also called on students and staff to take shelter during air raid alerts.

In addition to KPI’s buildings, a dormitory of the Kyiv Aviation Institute was also damaged. Two students were injured but received medical care and have since been discharged from the hospital.

During the night attack, Russian forces used 175 drones, 14+ cruise missiles, and at least two ballistic missiles to target Kyiv and surrounding areas.

Fifteen people were killed in the capital, and more than 114 were injured.

By death toll, this is the deadliest Russian attack on Kyiv since the July 8, 2024 strike on the Okhmatdyt children’s hospital, which killed 33 people in multiple districts.

Another major attack on April 24, 2025, killed 13 civilians.