Kyiv experienced a large-scale Russian drone attack on the night of July 30, 2025, resulting in multiple explosions and a fire in a multi-storey residential building. The attack involved the use of Shahed/Geran-type long-range strike drones. This assault is reported to be the deadliest on the Ukrainian capital since 2024. Following the attack, Ukrainian authorities confirmed that the death toll rose to 31, including five children. The incident has led to a day of mourning in Ukraine on August 1, 2025. Meanwhile, separate drone strikes by Ukrainian forces have caused casualties in Russia.