Russian massive strike on Kyiv: Rescue operation continues for 24 hours, new details reveal
Photo: Rescue operations continue at the crash site in Kyiv (t.me/dsns_telegram)
A rescue operation has been underway for over a day in Kyiv at the site of a Russian strike on a five-story building. Rescuers continue to clear the rubble, according to the State Emergency Service of Ukraine.
"Throughout the night, rescuers worked continuously at the sites of destruction, continuing to clear debris and conduct search operations," the State Emergency Service of Ukraine said.
The death toll in the destroyed 5-story building in the Darnytskyi district has risen to 22 people. In total, 23 people were killed in the capital as a result of the Russian attack, including 4 children.
"Emergency rescue operations and demolition of structures are continuing at these locations. Over 2,260 tons of building structures and debris have been removed," rescuers said.
Psychologists from the State Emergency Service of Ukraine assisted 147 people, and work continues.
Source: State Emergency Service of Ukraine
Source: State Emergency Service of Ukraine
Source: State Emergency Service of Ukraine
Source: State Emergency Service of Ukraine
Russian strike on Kyiv on August 28
On the night of August 28, Russian troops carried out a massive combined attack on Kyiv. The Russians attacked the capital with Shahed drones and ballistic missiles.
Ukrainian Air Force spokesperson Yurii Ihnat noted that this was one of the most massive Russian attacks on Kyiv.
As a result of the massive Russian attack on Kyiv, destruction was recorded in all areas of Kyiv. This is the first time this has happened since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
In particular, as a result of the Russian strike in the Darnytskyi district, a missile hit a 5-story residential building. One of the entrances was destroyed, with the strike hitting the third and fourth floors, causing extensive damage.
For more details on the massive Russian strike on Kyiv, read the RBC-Ukraine's report.
