Damage recorded at 30 sites across Kyiv: State Emergency Service shows aftermath of Russian attack – photos, video
As of 07:00, damage and destruction had been recorded at over 30 locations across every district of Kyiv following a Russian missile and drone attack. Rescue workers are continuing to pull people from under the rubble.
Source: Tymur Tkachenko, Head of Kyiv City Military Administration; State Emergency Service of Ukraine
Quote from Tkachenko: "There have been very serious strikes on residential buildings where, sadly, rescue workers are recovering people from the rubble, including those who have been killed."
Details: Tkachenko added that emergency response centres are being set up near the main affected locations.
"Nine residents have been killed. Information regarding several other people is still being confirmed, as rescue operations continue. Thirty-four people have been injured, including at least one child," he said.
Update: Tkachenko said at 07:30 that the number of people injured had risen to 56, including two children.
The State Emergency Service also reported nine confirmed fatalities.
"Emergency response operations are ongoing. A total of 570 emergency workers and over 125 equipment units are working at the affected sites," the service said.
The State Emergency Service also posted photographs and videos showing the aftermath of the Russian strike.
Background:
- Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported that 10 people had been killed and 34 injured in the Russian attack on the capital on the night of 1-2 July.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on 1 July that Russia was preparing a new large-scale strike against Ukraine.
- It was later reported that Russian forces had attacked Kyiv with drones. Subsequently, missiles were also reported heading towards the capital.
- Damage and destruction caused by the attack was recorded in five districts of Kyiv Oblast, and three people were injured.
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