Russian overnight attack damages administrative buildings and trams across Kyiv
Fires have been contained (Photo: facebook.com/DSNSKyiv)
Kyiv experienced another missile attack on the night of July 8. As a result of the enemy attack, fires broke out in two districts of the capital, and there are known casualties, according to the Telegram of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine.
According to emergency officials, fires broke out today as a result of the Russian missile strike in the Desnianskyi and Sviatoshynskyi districts. In particular:
- In the Sviatoshynskyi district, an administrative building and warehouse facilities caught fire. Two people were injured, one of whom was hospitalized;
- At another location, a garage cooperative was on fire, but the blaze had already been extinguished. The attack also damaged an administrative building and trams;
- In the Desnianskyi district, warehouse facilities were on fire.
"Currently, fires at all other locations have been contained. Rescuers and all relevant services are working at the scene. Information regarding casualties and the injured is being clarified," the State Emergency Service summarized.
Kyiv was hit overnight in a Russian attack (photo: https://t.me/dsns_kyiv)
Kyiv was hit overnight in a Russian attack (photo: https://t.me/dsns_kyiv)
Kyiv was hit overnight in a Russian attack (photo: https://t.me/dsns_kyiv)
Kyiv was hit overnight in a Russian attack (photo: https://t.me/dsns_kyiv)
Kyiv was hit overnight in a Russian attack (photo: https://t.me/dsns_kyiv)
Kyiv was hit overnight in a Russian attack (photo: https://t.me/dsns_kyiv)
Kyiv was hit overnight in a Russian attack (photo: https://t.me/dsns_kyiv)
Kyiv was hit overnight in a Russian attack (photo: https://t.me/dsns_kyiv)
Kyiv was hit overnight in a Russian attack (photo: https://t.me/dsns_kyiv)
Kyiv was hit overnight in a Russian attack (photo: https://t.me/dsns_kyiv)
Updated 08:34 a.m. Woman confirmed killed
"Unfortunately, we have confirmed that a woman was killed in last night's attack. As of now, one person has been killed, and two others have been injured," said the head of the Kyiv City Military Administration, Tymur Tkachenko.
Updated 08:48 a.m. Forty-two trams were damaged in the attack
According to preliminary information, repairs are expected to take about a week. During the restoration work, tram routes are being replaced by temporary bus services.
Updated 08:52 a.m. Firefighters continue battling blazes at two sites
Emergency crews are still extinguishing fires at two locations in Kyiv's Sviatoshynskyi and Desnianskyi districts.
Emergency responders have released morning photos showing the aftermath of the enemy attack on warehouse facilities.
Attacks on Kyiv
This morning, Russian forces twice attempted to attack the capital with drones. As a result, the air raid alert was announced twice in the city, and after the first signal, explosions were heard in Kyiv.
The last combined Russian attack on Kyiv occurred on the night of July 6. At that time, the enemy launched drones, ballistic missiles, and cruise missiles at the capital.
As a result of the attack, consequences were recorded in several districts of the city — namely, many residential buildings, non-residential buildings, and other structures were partially destroyed. In addition, there were deaths and injuries.
Search and rescue operations were only completed yesterday, July 7.
