Last night, a Russian missile strike in the Dnipro district of Kyiv damaged the facades of buildings, set fire to the seventh floor, and evacuated residents. According to the head of the KMVA, Serhiy Popko, 15 people were rescued, including 4 children.
Currently, the State Emergency Service and medical teams are working at the scene. Details about the victims are being clarified. Operational information allows us to report that the fire has been localized, but there are numerous victims.
As of 4:13 local time, the consequences of the attack have already been eliminated, but the situation remains tense. There are many victims, and initiatives to provide assistance and treatment are being taken at all levels.
Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko's direct speech indicates serious injuries among the victims. The attack injured 53 people, including 6 children. 20 people, including two children, were hospitalized. Various injuries were recorded, including cuts from glass and other injuries from the blast wave.
Damage to houses and cars was recorded in various areas of the city. In Desnyanskyi district, the 7th floor of a nine-story building caught fire, as well as 8 cars. 17 people were evacuated there, including 7 children. Rescue services and psychological assistance are provided on site.
In Holosiivskyi district, debris fell onto the roadway and did not cause a fire. Other locations in Dnipro district also have damage from rocket debris.
Emergency crews and medical services are already operating to provide emergency assistance and restore damaged buildings and infrastructure. Information on possible deaths or additional victims is being clarified.
