On October 1, 2026, a school in the Solomianskyi district of Kyiv was damaged due to an attack by an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). At the time of the attack, over 100 students and about 60 staff members were in the shelter, and fortunately, no casualties were reported.
Details of the Attack
In the morning, during the educational process, the UAV struck the school building, causing a fire and damaging the facade of the educational building on the third floor. According to the mayor of Kyiv, Vitalii Klitschko, students and staff were in the shelter at the time of the attack, which likely saved them from injury.
Government Response
The head of the Solomianskyi District State Administration, Movenko, confirmed that the warhead of the UAV that fell on the school grounds did not detonate. Currently, evacuation of individuals from the building is underway, and measures are being taken to eliminate the consequences of the fire.
Consequences and Safety
At this moment, preliminary information indicates that there are no injuries. However, the incident highlights the need to ensure the safety of educational institutions in the capital. Authorities are urging parents to keep their children at home until the situation stabilizes.