Number of people injured in Russian attack on Kyiv rises to 20

Twenty people were injured in a Russian attack on Kyiv on 17 September, five of whom were hospitalised.

Source: Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko

A damaged high-rise residential building

Photo: Prosecutor's Office of Ukraine

Quote: "The number of people injured in the capital has risen to 20."

Details: Five of those injured are being treated in city hospitals.

Background:

• On the night of 16-17 September, Russian forces launched a missile and drone attack on the city of Kyiv. Two children were among those injured.
• Damage was caused to residential buildings, educational institutions, offices, a petrol station, warehouses, cars and railway infrastructure facilities.

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