Parents hold out hope for son missing after Russian missile flattens Kyiv building
Rescue workers continue clearing rubble in Kyiv, Ukraine (Vitalii Nosach, RBC-Ukraine)
Rescue operations are ongoing in Kyiv near a residential building in the Solomianskyi district, where a Russian missile struck overnight, destroying an entire section of the apartment block. The whole Ukraine is watching the search and debris removal efforts, waiting for news about a boy whose parents are still hoping he will be found.
By the evening of May 17, reports emerged that a boy had been found under the rubble. He was said to be in critical condition and had been handed over to medics. According to journalist Nataliya Diedova, neighbors of the family wrote in the building's group chat that the child was found alive.
Later, Diedova deleted her post.
The information about the boy has not been confirmed
Sources from RBC-Ukraine within law enforcement agencies have not confirmed the reports about the boy and state that the search under the rubble is still ongoing. Psychologists are currently working with the parents.
June 17 Kyiv attack — What is known
The overnight missile strike on Kyiv's Solomianskyi district destroyed an entire section of the apartment building — from the 1st to the 9th floor. So far, at least 10 people have been confirmed dead and more than 130 injured. Several others are still missing.
In the morning, a photo went viral on social media and in the media showing a mother and father standing in front of the destroyed building. It was later revealed that their son is believed to be trapped under the rubble. The entire country is following the rescue efforts and praying that the child will be found alive.
For more details on the consequences of the Russian attack in various districts of Kyiv, read the full report by RBC-Ukraine.
