One woman was killed in Kyiv as a result of a Russian attack overnight. Her body was discovered whilst firefighters were putting out a fire in the Sviatoshynskyi district.
- A woman was killed as a result of overnight shelling in Kyiv.
- Rescue workers are dealing with the aftermath of the attack at two locations.
- The fires caused significant damage to civilian infrastructure.
- Local council services and emergency services are on the ground.
- Information about the victims is being clarified.
Night-time shelling of Kyiv: casualties and destruction
At least one person has died as a result of overnight Russian shelling of Kyiv. This was reported by the State Emergency Service of Ukraine. The body of a woman was discovered whilst firefighters were extinguishing a blaze at a building in the Sviatoshynskyi district. The circumstances surrounding her death are currently being investigated.
Efforts to deal with the aftermath of the attack are ongoing
As of 08:30, State Emergency Service units were continuing to deal with the aftermath Russian attack at two locations — in the Sviatoshynskyi and Desnianskyi districts of the capital. Rescue workers, municipal services and other emergency units are working at the scenes. They are extinguishing fires, clearing rubble and inspecting damaged buildings. Information regarding any other possible casualties and the extent of the damage is currently being verified.
Consequences of the Russian strike
The night-time attack caused fires and significant damage to the capital’s civilian infrastructure. Footage released by the State Emergency Service shows a damaged warehouse and industrial building, destroyed vehicles and a large amount of debris from building structures. Rescue operations are ongoing.
Why it matters
Russian night-time attacks on Ukrainian cities regularly result in civilian casualties and the destruction of residential and industrial infrastructure. Once the emergency rescue operations have been completed, the official authorities will be able to provide more precise figures on the number of fatalities and injuries, as well as the extent of the damage caused.
