Russian attack on Kyiv - Casualties reported, over 50 injured, including six children
Illustrative photo: The number of casualties from the shelling in Kyiv on April 24 has risen (Getty Images)
During the night, Russian forces launched a large-scale combined attack on Kyiv. According to preliminary reports, more than 50 people were injured in the strike, with casualties confirmed, according to the city's mayor, Vitali Klitschko.
Around 03:30 AM Kyiv time, the mayor reported that 41 people were injured, including 5 children. He specified that all necessary assistance was being provided to them.
A few minutes later, the information about the casualties was updated.
"One person has died. 50 people have been injured. Of them, 35 were hospitalized, including 6 children. 15 received help on-site," he wrote.
At 03:55 AM Kyiv time, Klitschko reported that there are now two fatalities in Kyiv as a result of the massive attack.
"54 people have been injured. 38 of them, including 6 children, have been hospitalized. The others were treated on-site," he wrote.
Earlier, it was reported that five people had been injured, including one child.
Attack on Kyiv
In the early hours of the day, the capital of Ukraine was hit by a combined, massive attack by Russia. First, the Russians launched Shahed-type strike drones, followed by ballistic missiles.
According to Mayor Vitali Klitschko, a fire broke out in a residential building in the Sviatoshynskyi district. There was damage, and people may be trapped under the rubble.
Massive attack on April 24
Russia launched a large-scale combined strike on Ukraine, using ballistic missiles, Kalibr cruise missiles, and strike drones. The Air Forces warned of the threat of a new wave of missiles launched from Russian strategic aviation.
The Kyiv region was also hit, with fires reported in three districts. Initial photos of the aftermath have already been released.
Russians also attacked Pavlohrad in the Dnipropetrovsk region.
They carried out a missile strike followed by a drone attack on Kharkiv.
All available information on the massive overnight attack on Ukraine has been compiled.
