One in Three Kyiv Schools Damaged by Russian Attacks, Education Official Says

Kyiv's education department reports that one in three educational institutions in the capital has been damaged by Russian attacks since the full-scale invasion began. Olena Fidanian, director of the Department of Education and Science of the Kyiv City State Administration (KMDA), disclosed the figures.

As of the latest count, 334 schools have sustained damage. Of those, every fourth school has been hit between two and eight times, underscoring the repeated targeting of educational facilities.

The frequent shelling has forced officials to revise safety protocols and operational algorithms for schools and kindergartens almost daily. Fidanian noted that the constant threat requires continuous adaptation of shelter procedures and remote learning arrangements.

The damage disrupts education for thousands of students and complicates efforts to maintain in-person instruction. City authorities continue to repair facilities and reinforce shelters, but the scale of destruction poses long-term challenges for the education system.

The department did not specify a timeframe for the data, but the figures reflect cumulative damage since February 2022. International organizations have documented attacks on schools as potential violations of international humanitarian law.