The casualties were reported in the district, an area already associated with some of the war’s most documented atrocities.
Officials said the death toll could change as emergency crews search damaged sites and assess the full impact of the strike.
The attack underscores the continuing danger facing communities around the Ukrainian capital, even as fighting remains concentrated across several regions.
Authorities have not yet released a complete account of the victims or detailed the weapons used in the assault.
Rescue and recovery efforts are expected to continue, while Ukrainian officials gather information on the damage and investigate the circumstances of the attack.