- March 23, 2025
- 8:50 pm
- Ukraine
“Last night, the Russians killed 5-year-old Nicole and her father Oleksandr…
The family had moved to Kyiv from the frontline town of Orikhiv in Zaporizhzhia region. But the bloody ‘Russian world’ reached them even here. Nicole’s mother is currently in the hospital. In one moment, she lost both her daughter and her husband.
According to neighbors, Nicole performed at her kindergarten on Thursday, and by early Sunday she was gone.”
The March 23 drone strike on Kyiv was not just a war crime. It was a message.
While putin pretends to pray “after the attempt on Trump’s life,” his army is killing Ukrainian children.
And he’s doing it in full view of the world.
We must stand with those who defend freedom. We stand together.
Night of Horror: Russia Strikes Civilians in Kyiv
The night of March 23, 2025, became one of the darkest for residents of Ukraine’s capital. Russian forces launched a massive drone attack using Iranian-made Shahed drones against residential neighborhoods. As a result, three people were killed, including a five-year-old girl and her father. Another ten were injured, including an infant.
Widespread Attack: Areas Hit
According to the State Emergency Service of Ukraine, the attack began late on March 22 and continued into the night. Air raid sirens lasted for over two hours. Despite the work of air defense systems, drone debris hit residential buildings and urban infrastructure.
- Dniprovskyi District: fire in a nine-story building, 100 m² affected, 27 residents evacuated, one woman killed. Additional damage in a nearby 16-story apartment block.
- Podilskyi District: fire on the 20th floor of a high-rise building.
- Holosiivskyi District: warehouse fire covering 2,000 m², one fatality, vehicles and a trailer also destroyed.
- Shevchenkivskyi District: two civilian cars damaged.
- Desnianskyi District: forest area caught fire.
Table: Kyiv Drone Strike – Damage by District
| District | Type of Damage | Casualties & Injuries |
|---|---|---|
| Dniprovskyi | Apartment fire, hit on cafe | 2 killed, 11 injured |
| Podilskyi | Top floor fire | No casualties |
| Holosiivskyi | Industrial zone destruction | 1 killed |
| Shevchenkivskyi | Vehicle damage | No casualties |
| Desnianskyi | Forest fire | No casualties |
Central Tragedy: Child and Father Killed
Authorities confirmed that a 5-year-old girl and her father were among the dead. The child’s mother is hospitalized. An 11-month-old baby also suffered acute stress trauma; his father was injured as well.
“We were asleep. Then a huge explosion. We looked outside and saw debris falling. Our windows shattered. Emergency crews arrived very quickly,” — said a resident of the damaged building.
One of the drones hit the home of Ukrainian actor Andriy Isayenko. He reported that his family was safe but the building suffered major damage. Friends have launched a fundraiser to help those affected.
Media and Infrastructure Also Damaged
The editorial office of OBOZ.UA was seriously damaged. The blast blew out windows and doors; the studio of Oboz TV — once used for broadcasting before the full-scale invasion — was destroyed.
Why Did the Strike Coincide with Saudi Negotiations?
On the same day — March 23 — talks between U.S. and Ukrainian delegations are being held in Riyadh. The Russian delegation is expected to arrive tomorrow. Analysts say putin is trying to blackmail the West by showcasing power and destruction ahead of diplomacy.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy: “Three people died in Kyiv — a father and his 5-year-old daughter. Yesterday in Zaporizhzhia, russia killed an entire family — father, mother, and 17-year-old daughter. We need new solutions and stronger pressure on Moscow.”
Attack Scale
According to Ukraine’s Air Force:
- 122 Shahed attack drones were launched,
- 25 decoy drones were also deployed.
The drones targeted Ukraine’s south, north, west, and central regions. Kyiv was hit the hardest.
Israel’s Voice and the Global Jewish Community
Israeli citizens know what terrorism looks like. Just like in Haifa or Ashkelon, Kyiv residents now wake up to explosions. That is why this tragedy resonates so strongly with Jews in Israel.
The same Shahed drones used by russia are supplied by Iran — the same Iran that arms Hamas. The link between russia’s aggression and Middle Eastern terrorism is clear. This is a shared threat to both Ukraine and Israel.
NAnews — Israel News: Telling the Truth
NAnews — Israel News underscores that we will not allow this tragedy to be forgotten. Just like on October 7 in Israel, or in Mariupol, or in Kyiv — terror must be named for what it is.
Ukraine and Israel are united not only by common grief, but by a shared struggle for civilization itself.
Conclusion
On March 23, 2025, russia once again revealed its true face. The murder of a 5-year-old girl in Kyiv is not a military accident. It’s a deliberate act of intimidation and terror. We — Jews in Israel — cannot and will not stay silent.
NAnews — Israel News will continue reporting the truth about russian war crimes. Because silence means complicity.
