Russia launches large-scale missile and drone attack on Kyiv Oblast: 8 injured, including child – photos
Russia carried out a large-scale attack on Kyiv Oblast using missiles and drones on 3 April, killing one person and injuring eight others, including a child. About 20 animals have also been killed.
Source: Mykola Kalashnyk, Head of Kyiv Oblast Military Administration; Ukraine's Air Force
Details: Kalashnyk reported that air defence forces are working to destroy Russian air assets.
Quote: "Sadly, we have tragic consequences. As of now, one person is known to have been killed. Early reports indicate that one person has also been injured. All necessary assistance is being provided."
Details: Kalashnyk urged residents of the oblast to respond to air-raid warnings and proceed to shelters immediately.
Meanwhile, Ukraine's Air Force reported that Russian drones are continuing to head towards Kyiv from the south of the country.
Update: At 11:56, the all-clear was given in the Bila Tserkva, Vyshhorod, Bucha and Obukhiv districts. However, the air-raid warning remains in effect in the Boryspil and Brovary districts.
At 12:27, the State Emergency Service reported that the Obukhiv, Bucha and Fastiv districts had come under attack. One person was killed in the Bucha district, and another was injured in the Fastiv district.
In the Obukhiv district, a residential high-rise building was hit, but there were no casualties. In the village of Kriukivshchyna, the Russians damaged the roof of a five-storey building. Emergency services are working at the scene.
At 12:55, Kalashnyk provided further details of the aftermath of the Russian attack on Kyiv Oblast.
Quote from Kalashnyk: "Sadly, as of now, one person is known to have been killed and eight injured, including a child. All of them are receiving the medical assistance they need."
Details: Kalashnyk said the Russian forces damaged houses, apartment blocks, cars, office buildings and other facilities.
Animals were also affected by the attack: around 20 animals were killed when a veterinary clinic was damaged.
Background: On the morning of 3 April, Russia launched Tu-95 and Tu-160 strategic bombers. The Russian drone attack is ongoing, with numerous UAVs still in the skies.
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