Vyshneve in ruins: over 100 houses destroyed, death toll rising

In Vyshneve, efforts are continuing to deal with the aftermath of one of the largest Russian attacks on civilian buildings. Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko reported that over 100 houses had been destroyed and six people had been killed.

The extent of the damage in Vyshneve

In Vyshneve, in the Kyiv region, work is continuing to clear up the aftermath of one of the largest Russian strikes on civil construction. The Minister of the Interior Igor Klimenko He reported that the extent of the damage had turned out to be significantly greater than previously reported. As a result of the attack, more than 100 private residential buildings have already been destroyed or seriously damaged, although this figure is not final. Surveys of the affected areas are ongoing.

The death toll is rising

As of now Six people are known to have died. Rescue workers are continuing to clear the rubble of the collapsed buildings, so the death toll may rise. Units from the State Emergency Service, the police, medical staff and utility services are working at the scene.

The city’s streets have been reduced to ruins

The private sector and residential areas have suffered the most damage. On many streets, houses have been completely destroyed, and cars, outbuildings and utility networks have been damaged. Local residents are reporting large-scale fires and extensive damage, whilst rescue workers continue to search for people beneath the rubble.

Why it matters

The attack on Vyshneve was one of the most devastating to have struck the Kyiv region in recent times. The scale of the destruction and the rising death toll indicate that the consequences of the Russian attack The situation remains serious, and search and rescue operations will continue until all the collapsed buildings have been inspected.