Kyiv police rescue boy from destroyed apartment during Russia's overnight attack
Photo: Russian strike damaged a building in Kyiv (Ihor Kuznietsov, RBC-Ukraine)
Russians launched a massive attack on Kyiv overnight on November 29, using drones and missiles. Two patrol officers rescued a boy whose apartment was damaged in the strike, reports Oleksii Biloshytskyi, First Deputy Head of the Patrol Police Department of Ukraine.
According to Biloshytskyi, the patrol officers worked at the strike sites. They helped extinguish fires, freed people trapped in buildings, and ensured unhindered passage for emergency vehicles.
Body cameras recorded officers Oleksandr Tiazhkorob and Denys Perkovskyi, along with concerned citizens, rescuing the boy from his destroyed apartment.
"Officers heard a child crying under the debris. They quickly cleared the path and pulled the boy out. He was then rushed to an ambulance and handed over to medical personnel," the statement said.
Biloshytskyi added that, unfortunately, Russians continue to target civilians. The attack resulted in casualties, injuries, and damage to residential buildings, infrastructure, and vehicles. He urged residents to seek shelter during air raid alerts.
"Remember: patrol officers are always nearby and ready to help. But the most important rule remains the same — if you hear an air raid alarm, go to shelter immediately," Biloshytskyi said.
Russia's massive attack on Kyiv
On the night of November 29, Russia attacked Kyiv with drones and various types of missiles. The strikes lasted from early hours until morning.
Damage was reported across seven districts of the capital. Residential buildings were hit, high-rises caught fire, two people were killed, and 37 were injured.
By morning, some districts experienced power outages. Authorities later reported that over 500,000 consumers were left without electricity.
For more details on the consequences of Russia's attack, read RBC-Ukraine's report.
