Russia used a casualty-maximizing missile in its latest strike on Kyiv
The missile Russia used to target Kyiv on July 11 was packed with shrapnel (photo: t.me/dsns_telegram)
In its overnight assault on Kyiv, Ukraine, Russia used a missile equipped with shrapnel, which created an additional threat to civilians, according to Oleksandr Kovtunov, head of Darnytskyi District State Administration of the city.
Public transportation has resumed operation in the Darnytskyi district of the capital. Crews are currently working to restore the damaged asphalt roadway.
District State Administration head says the Russian missile was fitted with shrapnel.
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This resulted in damage to cars and residential buildings.
At the same time, the official noted that the street was nearly empty when the missile struck, and no one was standing near windows, helping prevent any casualties.
A support center is currently operating at the site. Those affected are receiving the necessary assistance, while utility crews are boarding up shattered windows and clearing debris.
As previously reported, Russian forces carried out their third targeted strike on Kyiv in a week.
Impacts and fires were recorded in the Solomianskyi, Darnytskyi, and Dniprovskyi districts of the capital.
The strike sparked fires in an office and warehouse complex, a separate warehouse building, and an electrical control panel that regulates the city traffic lights.
In addition, the blast wave damaged a railway locomotive and shattered windows in nearby residential buildings. All of the fires have now been extinguished.
