At least four people lost their lives in a recent missile and drone attack on Kyiv, Ukraine’s capital. The attack occurred overnight, and it has left a significant mark on the city, with residential areas, hospitals, and sports facilities affected.
Ihor Klymenko, Ukraine’s interior minister, reported that a major section of a high-rise building was completely destroyed in the Shevchenkivskyi district, which was one of the hardest-hit areas. There are concerns that some individuals may be trapped under the rubble. In the surrounding Kyiv region, one woman was killed, and two others were injured due to the aerial assault.
Ukraine’s emergency services have confirmed that at least 13 people were injured, including two children and a pregnant woman. Footage from the scene shows shocked residents being evacuated from the burning remains of their homes. Fires erupted across various parts of the capital, and local officials noted that an entrance to one of the underground metro stations was also damaged. Many people sought shelter in these metro stations during the attack.
The Russian military has not issued any statements regarding this incident. This attack comes amid a series of large-scale aerial assaults on Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities in recent weeks, as tensions continue to escalate following Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, which began in February 2022.
The situation remains tense as rescuers work to assist those affected and search for any trapped individuals. The impact of this attack is felt deeply across the city, as residents grapple with the aftermath of violence that has disrupted their lives once again.