Kyiv under ballistic attack as Russia strikes capital
State Emergency Service rescuer (Photo: State Emergency Service of Ukraine)
Russian forces launched ballistic missiles at Kyiv on the night of August 8. Between six and eight explosions were heard in the city.
This is reported by RBC-Ukraine.
At this point, no information is available regarding the consequences of the attack. However, the air raid alert was activated only a minute before the missile strike.
The air raid alert is currently ongoing in Kyiv. The Kyiv City Military Administration has urged residents to remain in safe locations.
What else is known about the attacks on the capital
On the night of August 5, Russian forces launched a massive attack on Kyiv using missiles and drones. One person was killed, and more than 20 were injured. Targets hit included Epicentr, ROZETKA, and Nova Poshta.
Also in Kyiv, on Saturday evening, August 1, rescuers completed emergency rescue operations following the attack that had occurred that night. As a result of the Russian occupiers' strike, nine people died in the city. Another 33 people were injured, including four children. Rescuers managed to save 105 people.
As a result of the August 1 attack, damage and destruction were recorded in five districts of the capital: Solomianskyi, Darnytskyi, Shevchenkivskyi, Dniprovskyi, and Pecherskyi. In some buildings, residents were trapped as a result of the strikes.
