Kyiv faced a severe assault from Russia, resulting in fatalities and extensive damage to residential areas, prompting international outcry.
**Escalation of Violence: Kyiv Endures Deadly Drone Strikes as Tensions Rise**
**Escalation of Violence: Kyiv Endures Deadly Drone Strikes as Tensions Rise**
A night of horror in Kyiv as Russia launches one of its most devastating drone and missile attacks recently.
Russia launched a mass missile and drone attack overnight in Kyiv, leading to the deaths of at least 10 individuals and leaving over 100 others injured, according to local officials. The strike, which is being characterized as one of the most brutal assaults since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion, involved approximately 440 drones and 32 missiles targeting various parts of the capital.
A ballistic missile directly hit a nine-storey apartment block in the Solomyanskyi district, causing significant destruction and prompting fears that more victims might be trapped under the debris. Initial reports cited 15 deaths; however, this number was later revised to 10, with additional casualties reported in the southern city of Odesa.
Kyiv’s Mayor, Vitali Klitschko, indicated that over 40 apartments were damaged, and emergency rescue operations were ongoing into the afternoon. Ukraine's Interior Minister, Ihor Klymenko, stated that multiple types of buildings, including critical infrastructure and educational institutions, were targeted in the attack.
As the drone strikes rattled the city, air defense units engaged in intense confrontations with the incoming threats. Ukrainian MP Lesia Vasylenko described the chaotic scene and the terrifying reality for residents, with loud explosions and sirens disrupting their lives.
Russia's Ministry of Defense stated that the attacks were aimed at Ukraine's military capabilities, while President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned the strikes, labeling them as "pure terrorism." He criticized global leaders for their inaction and emphasized the need for accountability regarding the extensive violence against civilians.
Zelensky was present at the G7 summit in Canada during the attacks and expressed his discontent regarding how the situation in Ukraine was being perceived internationally. Meanwhile, reports indicated that drone strikes had also affected Odesa, resulting in additional fatalities and injuries. The ongoing conflict, with no clear resolution in sight, continues to escalate, prompting calls for urgent international intervention.
A ballistic missile directly hit a nine-storey apartment block in the Solomyanskyi district, causing significant destruction and prompting fears that more victims might be trapped under the debris. Initial reports cited 15 deaths; however, this number was later revised to 10, with additional casualties reported in the southern city of Odesa.
Kyiv’s Mayor, Vitali Klitschko, indicated that over 40 apartments were damaged, and emergency rescue operations were ongoing into the afternoon. Ukraine's Interior Minister, Ihor Klymenko, stated that multiple types of buildings, including critical infrastructure and educational institutions, were targeted in the attack.
As the drone strikes rattled the city, air defense units engaged in intense confrontations with the incoming threats. Ukrainian MP Lesia Vasylenko described the chaotic scene and the terrifying reality for residents, with loud explosions and sirens disrupting their lives.
Russia's Ministry of Defense stated that the attacks were aimed at Ukraine's military capabilities, while President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned the strikes, labeling them as "pure terrorism." He criticized global leaders for their inaction and emphasized the need for accountability regarding the extensive violence against civilians.
Zelensky was present at the G7 summit in Canada during the attacks and expressed his discontent regarding how the situation in Ukraine was being perceived internationally. Meanwhile, reports indicated that drone strikes had also affected Odesa, resulting in additional fatalities and injuries. The ongoing conflict, with no clear resolution in sight, continues to escalate, prompting calls for urgent international intervention.
