Emergency rescue operation completed after Russian strike on Kyiv, 7 killed and 21 injured

Emergency rescue operations in Kyiv have been completed after a Russian attack on the night of 24-25 November, which has left seven people dead and 21 injured, including a child.

Source: State Emergency Service of Ukraine (SES)

Quote: "As a result of combined strikes, seven people have been killed and 21 injured, including one child. Emergency workers have rescued 18 people, among them three children."

Details: The State Emergency Service said that its psychologists have provided assistance to 64 people.

A total of 177 emergency workers and 42 SES units of equipment, including heavy engineering machinery, have been deployed at various locations.

Background:

• On the night of 24-25 November, Russian forces launched another large-scale combined attack on Ukraine, using various types of weapons. They used sea-launched cruise missiles, ballistic missiles and many drones.
• At around 01:00, a series of powerful explosions was heard in Kyiv. Earlier, Ukraine's Air Force had warned of ballistic missile launches from Russian territory towards the capital and an attack by drones.
• Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said that some districts of the capital were experiencing disruptions to electricity and water supplies.
• Strikes on high-rise residential buildings were recorded in both the Pecherskyi and Dniprovskyi districts of Kyiv, with damage and fire reported at the scene. One person was killed and seven injured.
• After 07:00, the Russians launched more missiles on Kyiv. Explosions were heard in the city.

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