In Kyiv, 334 Schools Damaged by Russian Strikes Since War Began
In Kyiv, the war has severely affected education: 334 schools and educational institutions have been damaged by Russian strikes since the conflict began, according to city authorities. This makes in-person schooling very difficult for students.
Thomas Rivière
October 8, 2026 · 1 min read
BriefPublished (Dubai time, UTC+4) · event date: 2026-10-07
Since the war began in Ukraine, 334 schools and other educational institutions in Kyiv have been damaged by Russian strikes, according to the municipal authorities of the Ukrainian capital.
This situation makes the schooling experience particularly difficult for students who continue to attend in-person classes, facing insecurity and interruptions related to the bombings.
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