Number of injured rises in Kyiv following Russian attack
Photo: at least 6 injured in Kyiv so far (Getty Images)
During the night of July 10, Russian forces attacked Kyiv with drones and ballistic missiles. According to the latest reports, the number of injuries in the capital has increased again, according to Kyiv City Military Administration head Tymur Tkachenko.
"The number of injured has risen to six," read a statement posted at 3:49 AM Kyiv time.
The first casualty was reported exactly one hour earlier. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko wrote that a person had been hospitalized by medics in the Solomianskyi district. The number of injured later increased to two, then to three.
"According to medics, there are currently five injured in the capital. Four have been hospitalized, and one was treated on site," Klitschko wrote at 4:06 AM Kyiv time.
However, according to Tymur Tkachenko, the number of injured in Kyiv stands at six.
Kyiv under attack
Russian forces launched a combined attack on Kyiv during the night. The capital was targeted with both drones and ballistic missiles. Numerous powerful explosions were heard throughout the city.
Damage has so far been confirmed in six districts of Kyiv. Fires have broken out in buildings, a gas station, and garages in several of them.
More details on the initial aftermath of the attack can be found in RBC-Ukraine’s report.
