Death toll from Russian attack on Kyiv rises to 12
The death toll from the massive Russian attack on Kyiv on 6 July has risen to 12.
Source: Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko; Tymur Tkachenko, Head of Kyiv City Military Administration
Details: "As of 12:20, we have 12 confirmed dead from the Russian attack on Kyiv," Tkachenko said.
According to the authorities, the number of casualties varies. The head of Kyiv City Military Administration says that after cross-referencing data from medics, it emerged that 49 people have been injured in the capital.
Klitschko reported that over 50 people were injured.
President Zelenskyy previously said almost 60 people had been injured in the capital.
The rubble removal and on-site rescue operations are continuing non-stop.
Background:
- On the night of 5-6 July, Russia launched a massive combined attack on Ukraine using strike drones as well as air-, land- and sea-launched missiles of various types. Ukrainian air defences downed 363 of the 419 aerial targets launched. However, 29 ballistic missiles and 18 attack drones struck targets at 34 locations across the country.
- While the air defence forces had a very high success rate in shooting down Russian cruise missiles and drones, not a single ballistic missile was intercepted. Ukraine's Air Force spokesperson Yurii Ihnat explained why this is the case.
- The main strike was directed at Kyiv. As of 10:00, 11 people had been confirmed dead, while nearly 60 others had been injured.
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