Death toll rises after Russian strike on Kyiv on August 31: Man dies in hospital days later
Photo: Another injured person dies after attack on Kyiv (GettyImages)
Following Russia's brutal attack on Kyiv on July 31, another injured person has died in the hospital. The death toll has now reached 32. The tragic aftermath of the strike continues to grow even days after the attack, Head of the Kyiv City Military Administration, Tymur Tkachenko, reports.
"A man who sustained a severe neck injury during the Russian attack on July 31 has died in the hospital," Tkachenko said.
According to the Head of the Kyiv City Military Administration, in the most recent strike alone, Russian drones and missiles killed 32 people.
"Unfortunately, we continue to see the consequences of the attack long after the event itself. And that's the case after every hard night. My deepest condolences to the families and loved ones," Tkachenko added.
Russian strike on Kyiv
On the night of July 31, Russia launched a combined attack on Ukraine. The main target was Kyiv. The city was heavily attacked by drones overnight, and closer to morning, Russian forces launched missiles toward the capital.
In particular, a missile struck a residential building in the Sviatoshynskyi district, completely destroying one of the entrances.
The Minister of Internal Affairs of Ukraine, Ihor Klymenko, noted that the force of the strike caused the floors to collapse like a house of cards, leaving most residents with no chance of survival.
During the night and morning attacks, 31 people were killed and more than 100 were injured.
To find out more about the aftermath of Russia's strike on Kyiv, read our material on the topic.
Meanwhile, the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine held an emergency meeting, during which it simplified procedures for rebuilding homes damaged in the massive strike on Kyiv.
