Russian forces have launched a massive combined attack on Kyiv. The attack began around two hours ago. Damage and fires have been reported in several areas of the capital, and there are casualties. People may still be trapped under the rubble.
Briefly about the main points
- Russia has launched a massive combined attack on Kyiv.
- Damage and fires have been reported in at least four districts of the capital.
- Two people have been rescued from the rubble in the Holosiivskyi district; the search is continuing.
- An ammonia leak occurred at one of the impact sites.
- An ambulance was damaged and the driver was injured in a series of explosions.
What is known about the attack on Kyiv
According to preliminary reports, Russian forces used Iskander missiles, North Korean KN-23 missiles and hypersonic «Zirconia». At the same time, the capital was attacked by dozens of jet-powered drones, which sources refer to as «Geran-4» and «Geran-5».
The Air Force is to confirm the final number and types of air-attack weapons once the attack has been completed and the wreckage analysed.
Mayor of Kyiv Vitali Klitschko reported that the emergency services are heading to the sites of the strikes. Information on the consequences continues to come in.
Damage has been reported in four districts
У Holosiivskyi District A private residential building has been destroyed and non-residential buildings have been damaged. A warehouse has also been destroyed. Rescue workers have pulled two victims from the rubble, but there may still be people trapped there. The search and rescue operation is ongoing. At present The leak has been contained by the rescue services. There is no danger to the public.
In addition, an ammonia leak has been detected in the area. Experts are assessing the extent of the damage and the potential risk to the public. The Russians damaged a system containing around 300 litres of ammonia — work is currently underway at the site.
В Obolon District A fire broke out in a residential building. Storage facilities caught fire at two addresses. There are also preliminary reports of an office building being hit.
У Desnyansky District A warehouse is on fire. Debris from the rocket has fallen near a residential building.
У Svyatoshynskyi District Paramedics were called to one of the locations.
The number of people injured in the Russian attack has risen to 12, according to the Kyiv City Military Administration. The information is being verified and is subject to change.
An ambulance driver was injured during a series of explosions
There were repeated explosions at one of the strike sites. As a result, an ambulance was damaged and its driver was injured.
Repeated strikes pose an additional threat to rescue workers, medical staff and utility workers who are dealing with the aftermath of the attack.
Important to know
The simultaneous use of ballistic missiles and high-speed jet-powered drones significantly reduces the time available for the public to react and overwhelms air defences. The danger is exacerbated by repeated strikes on areas where emergency services are already operating.
Residents of Kyiv are urged to remain in shelters until the all-clear is officially given, to stay away from the sites of strikes, and to follow updates from the city authorities and the State Emergency Service. This report is being updated.
