Russian paratroopers who made the jump were engaged and destroyed by elements of a UAF mechanized infantry brigade defending the airfield.

Russian paratroopers who made the jump were engaged and destroyed by elements of a UAF mechanized infantry brigade defending the airfield.

The destruction of a dam near the village of Kozarovychi caused flooding of the Irpin River, making it impossible for Russian forces to cross and blocking their advance toward Kyiv from the north

Air raid sirens were activated in Kyiv on February 25, 2022

Kyiv City State Administration announced an air threat and stated it was not a drill

Kyiv City State Administration urged residents to proceed immediately to nearest shelters or metro stations upon hearing sirens

All Kyiv Metro stations were available as shelters for people at any time of day during the alert

Kyiv was operating under martial law conditions

A bridge over Irpin River was destroyed on Feb. 25 to stop the Russian army's offensive

Certain forces and means passed to the defense of the city of Kyiv.