Search and rescue operation completed after Russian strike on Kyiv: 2 killed, 38 injured

Emergency workers have completed the dismantling of structures and the clean-up in the city of Kyiv following the Russian strikes on 29 November.

Source: State Emergency Service of Ukraine

Details: The final figures show that 2 people were killed and 38 injured, including a child.

Emergency workers.

Photo: State Emergency Service of Ukraine

Psychologists from the State Emergency Service provided support to 50 people.

A car that was damaged in the attack.

Photo: State Emergency Service of Ukraine

A total of 360 emergency workers and 74 pieces of equipment were involved in dealing with the aftermath of the attack.

Background:

• On the night of 28-29 November and the following morning, Russian forces launched a combined strike on Ukraine, using about 36 missiles and almost 600 drones. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Russia's main targets were energy infrastructure and civilian facilities.
• In Kyiv, apartment blocks and houses in several districts were damaged in the attack. Early reports indicated that 2 people had been killed and another 37 had been injured.
• Half a million Kyiv residents were left without power as a result of the attacks. Electricity supply was later restored for some consumers.
• Traffic on Kharkiv Motorway in the capital was closed during Russia's combined attack, with trolleybus and tram services on the right bank of the city delayed. Traffic was later resumed.

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