Woman's body recovered from under rubble in Kyiv, death toll rises to 13 – photo
The death toll from the latest large-scale Russian attack on Kyiv has risen to 13 when the body of another person was recovered from under the rubble in the Solomianskyi district.
Source: Interior Minister Ivan Vyhivskyi on Telegram
Quote: "The death toll from the large-scale attack on Kyiv has risen to 13. Our units in the capital's Solomianskyi district have just found the body of another woman."
Details: Vyhivskyi added that a total of 14 people have now been killed and more than 40 injured in Kyiv and Kyiv Oblast.
"More than 600 rescue workers and police officers have been involved in dealing with the aftermath of the attacks since last night. Our services are currently working at two locations in the capital and three more in the Boryspil and Brovary districts," Vyhivskyi said.
He said around 20 residential buildings, a school, a children's hospital and a kindergarten have sustained significant damage in the capital.
In Kyiv Oblast, a fire engulfed warehouses containing household goods. Firefighters are working to contain the blaze, with aircraft also deployed to help extinguish it.
Background:
- On the night of 19-20 August, Russian forces attacked Kyiv using ballistic missiles, with explosions heard in the city.
- Initially, five people were reported killed and 23 injured. It was later reported that the death toll had risen to 12, with another 34 residents injured.
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