Horrendous attack on Kyiv: apartment buildings damaged, many injured
Photo: people may be trapped under the rubble after the attack on Kyiv (facebook.com/DSNS.GOV)
During the overnight attack on Kyiv, several residential apartment buildings were damaged, resulting in numerous injuries, according to a statement by the head of the Kyiv City Military Administration, Tymur Tkachenko.
"Horrific crimes of the terrorist state against Kyiv’s civilians. In the Solomianskyi district, two residential buildings were damaged. A fire broke out in a five-story building. There are reports of 18 injured," said Tkachenko.
According to him, twelve people received first aid on-site, while six required hospitalization. By morning, the fires at the impact sites had been localized. Firefighters and medics remain at the scene.
"At another location, the enemy strike caused structural damage to a multi-story residential building. A humanitarian hub has been set up at 9a Akademika Shalimova Street (School No. 67). Rescuers are clearing debris and searching for people," he added.
Massive drone attack on Kyiv, June 17
Russia carried out a large-scale overnight drone attack on Kyiv, launching Shahed-type combat drones at the capital.
During the attack, power outages occurred in two districts of the city, though Mayor Vitalii Klitschko stated this was due to automatic systems being triggered.
He also confirmed that a US citizen died during the assault on Kyiv. The consequences of the attack were recorded at 12 locations across 6 districts of the capital. More details on the strike can be found in the RBC-Ukraine report.
Debris also struck and damaged a dormitory of the Kyiv Aviation Institute (formerly National Aviation University). Casualties were reported in several areas of the city.
