Combined attack on Kyiv leaves one dead and 27 injured, including children and police officers
Photo: Paramedics assist the injured (Getty Images)
Russian forces launched a combined attack on Kyiv overnight on July 31, using both drones and missiles. Many people were injured as a result of the strike, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko.
Kyiv is recovering from a combined attack. Overnight on July 31, Russian forces used both strike drones and missile weapons.
According to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko, the capital came under a massive bombardment, during which the Russian forces targeted critical infrastructure and residential areas.
At least two dozen people were injured in the strike. Emergency medical teams are continuing to respond to calls.
At this stage, 27 people have been reported injured, 17 of whom were hospitalized.
"Among the injured are children. All victims received the necessary medical assistance, with some hospitalized in Kyiv hospitals," Klitschko stated.
Meanwhile, Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko reported on his channel that Russia continues to deliberately strike civilians.
As of 6:30 AM Kyiv time, there was one confirmed fatality and more than 20 injuries in Kyiv. Among the injured were three police officers responding to a call. Two more people were rescued from under the rubble.
According to Klymenko, rescue operations are ongoing with involvement from the State Emergency Service and police forces. Rescuers are clearing debris, with climbers and engineering equipment engaged on site. Police are securing the perimeter and assisting in rescue efforts.
Massive Shahed drone attack on Kyiv
Overnight on July 31, Russia launched a large-scale drone strike on Kyiv, injuring civilians, including children.
Solomianskyi district was hit hardest during the drone barrage, with additional damage reported in the Sviatoshynskyi district.
Around 5:00 AM Kyiv time, following a prolonged air raid alert, the enemy launched a missile strike on the capital. Shevchenkivskyi, Sviatoshynskyi, and Holosiivskyi districts came under fire, with confirmed hits on residential buildings.
