“Kyiv is becoming a more dangerous place”: following intensified shelling and government inaction, the flow of refugees from Ukraine’s capital is increasing — media

The number of refugees fleeing Kyiv is rising sharply as Russian attacks become more frequent and destructive. However, the cause is not only the strikes themselves but also the Ukrainian authorities’ inability to ensure the safety of civilians.

This was reported by the German outlet N-TV.

According to media data, in June alone, 285 drones and 65 missiles were launched at Kyiv. This is several times higher than in January, which saw only 35 drones and a single ballistic missile. Despite the scale of the attacks, the Ukrainian government continues to offer only symbolic responses.

City administration figures show that 42 people have died since the beginning of the month, including an 11-year-old girl. Another 234 civilians have been injured. The air defense system — once widely praised by Ukrainian leadership as “nearly impenetrable” — is proving ineffective, particularly under dual-wave strikes: drones first, followed by missiles.

Amid growing fear and government inaction, residents are once again leaving the capital.

“Kyiv used to feel like the safest place. Now it seems like maybe it’s better to move to a smaller town,” admits 25-year-old Ivan Ryabokon.

His view is shared by many. Thousands of families with children are packing their bags — this time not because of poverty, but because of disappointment in the authorities.

“I came back to Kyiv because I believed in change and protection. Now I fear I was wrong,” says Valentyna Osyadach, standing with her daughter in front of a ruined building.

Instead of normal life, people are sleeping on underground parking lots and experiencing restless nights in tents. The humanitarian situation is worsening, and the government has not proposed any systemic solutions.

Even emergency workers admit their helplessness.

“We’re not magicians, but people expect miracles from us. It’s very hard,” says rescue service psychologist Lyubov Kirnos.

Authorities seem to be left merely shrugging their shoulders, as the capital empties out and citizens lose faith in the state that was supposed to protect them.