by As a result of the Russian massive shelling of Kyiv on the night of July 31, 2025, 31 people died, including 5 children: as of August 1, 2025, details about 9 people became known.
This is reported by the Clicker.
6-year-old karate fighter Matviy Marchenko died
“A Russian missile killed a 6-year-old karate fighter Matviy Marchenko,” the Ukrainian Karate Federation reported.
The child died as a result of a Russian missile hitting a multi-storey residential building in the Svyatoshynskyi district of Kyiv.
Matviy Marchenko is a pupil of the Saint-Bin karate club, Kyiv.
He was the youngest son in the family. His older brothers – Mikhail (8 years old) and Lev (12 years old) – are also engaged in karate.
According to coach Igor Yefimenko, Matviy Marchenko has been training for a year and a half, and despite his young age, he had great determination and a serious attitude to training.
Senior Lieutenant of Police Liliya Stepanchuk Died
On July 31, the Head of the National Police of Ukraine Ivan Vyhivskyi spoke about the death of Senior Lieutenant of Police, Patrol Policewoman Liliya Stepanchuk in the Svyatoshynskyi district of Kyiv.
Liliya Stepanchuk worked as an inspector of Platoon No. 2, Company No. 3, Battalion No. 1, Regiment No. 2 (serving the left bank) of the Patrol Police Department in the city of Kyiv, Patrol Police Department.
Liliya Stepanchuk joined the police in 2017.
“Always sincere, kind and devoted to her work – this is how the entire police family will remember Liliya Stepanchuk. She was a bright person who sincerely served the Ukrainian people, protected people and remained faithful to the Oath until her last breath. Her selflessness and humanity will leave a deep mark in the hearts of all who knew her. Her life was cut short in a peaceful city, from an enemy missile…” – noted Ivan Vyhivskyy.
Teacher Nataliya Haiova with her two sons and brother killed
The Department of Humanitarian Development of the Feodosiyiv Village Council reported that as a result of the Russian attack on Kyiv on the night of July 31, a teacher from the village of Ivankovychi, Vasylkivskyi district, Kyiv region, 47-year-old Nataliya Haiova, died along with her two sons aged 17 and 22 and her brother.
“With deep sadness, we inform you that as a result of the missile attack on Kyiv on July 31, 2025, our colleague, teacher of the Ivankovychiv Lyceum, Gaiova Nataliya Anatoliivna (47 years old), and her 2 sons, 22 and 17 years old, and her brother, died under the rubble of an apartment building in Kyiv. Nataliya is survived by her husband and young son,” the message says.
Neurologist Roman Moskalenko Died
The Dobrobut Medical Network reported on August 1, 2025, the death of their colleague, neurologist Roman Moskalenko, 39.
“Terrible news that you don’t want to believe. On July 31, as a result of a missile attack on Kyiv, our colleague, Roman Moskalenko, a neurologist, died. A Russian missile hit the house where Roman lived,” the message says.
“Yesterday, Roman’s relatives, friends and colleagues hoped for a miracle all day. They believed that he would still be found alive, but at night, rescuers pulled his body from under the rubble. Roman Moskalenko was 39 years old,” Dobrobut adds.
Roman Moskalenko worked at the Dobrobut medical center on Huzara Street in Kyiv and at the multi-specialty hospital on Idzykovskih Street in Kyiv.
He worked for almost 9 years.
In 2009, Roman Moskalenko graduated from the O.O. Bogomolets National Medical University.
“In his profession, he was very attentive and caring – to patients, to colleagues, to people,” the report says.
IT specialist and athlete Vitaliy Raboshchuk and his daughter Vlada died
On August 1, 2025, the Ukrainian organization of Japanese martial arts “Nippon Kempo” reported the death of its student, 42-year-old Vitaliy Raboshchuk, and his daughter.
“With great sadness and grief, we announce that our student died as a result of a hostile attack on July 31. The terrorist state of Russia killed a student from the Ukrainian organization of Nippon Kempo – Vitaliy Raboshchuk and his daughter Vlada… Until now, the news of his death … seems like a senseless mistake! It is impossible to realize this! Words cannot convey all the pain and sadness. Like a terrible dream. We express our sincere condolences to the family. We share your grief, we mourn with you! May the earth be a feather to the deceased, and the Lord grant the Kingdom of Heaven and eternal peace to their souls!” — the message says.
The death of Vitaliy Raboshchuk and his daughter Vlada was also reported by the IT company SQUAD Ukraine.
The company said that Vitaliy Raboshchuk’s dog Spike also died.
“With deep sadness and heartache, we share the terrible news. Our colleague, Vitaliy Raboshchuk, died due to another massive missile and drone terrorist attack by the Russian Federation on Kyiv. As a result of a missile hitting a residential building in the Svyatoshynskyi district, Vitaliy, his 18-year-old daughter Vlada and their beloved dog Spike died,” the message says.
“Vitaly is forever 42 years old. For over 5 years he was part of the SQUAD in the IT Support team. Colleagues remember Vitaliy as an incredible person – not just a professional, but a true comrade. Sincere, friendly, open and always ready to support. Until the last moment, we hoped for a miracle and believed that Vitaliy managed to escape. Unfortunately, today the worst predictions came true: the company received official confirmation of his death. There are not enough words to describe the scale of this loss for our entire company,” the company added.
