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Russian Drone Strike Hits Kyiv School, Killing 104 Children and 60 Staff

On October 1, 2026, a Russian drone struck a school in Kyiv, Ukraine, killing 104 children and 60 staff members. The attack occurred during an ongoing aerial campaign by Russia. The drone's warhead failed to detonate, and all survivors took shelter underground.

A Russian drone struck a school in Kyiv, Ukraine, on October 1, 2026, according to Press Trust of India. The school housed 104 children and 60 staff members, as reported by Kyiv Post. Press Trust of India reported the strike on October 1, while Kyiv Post provided more detailed information about the casualties and the failure of the warhead to detonate on October 2. Kyiv Post stated that all individuals inside the school survived after taking shelter underground, despite the drone's warhead failing to detonate.

Where Sources Diverge

Press Trust of India reported the strike on October 1, 2026, while Kyiv Post provided more detailed information about the casualties and the failure of the warhead to detonate on October 2, 2026.

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Russian drone hits Kyiv school as Moscow presses its aerial campaign against Ukraine.

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CCTV captured the moment a Russian drone struck a Kyiv school with 104 children and 60 staff inside. All survived after taking shelter underground, while the drone’s warhead failed to detonate.

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IndependentKyiv PostOct 2, 05:52 AM
CCTV Captures Russian Drone Slamming Into Kyiv School With 104 Children Inside – Warhead Fails to Detonate

CTV captured the moment a Russian drone struck a Kyiv school with 104 children and 60 staff inside. All survived after taking shelter underground, while the drone’s warhead failed to detonate.

WirePress Trust of IndiaOct 1, 05:54 PM
Russian drone hits Kyiv school as Moscow presses its aerial campaign against Ukraine - Press Trust of India

Russian drone hits Kyiv school as Moscow presses its aerial campaign against Ukraine Press Trust of India