Two Russian missile strikes on Kyiv leave one dead and 15 injured overnight
One person has been killed and 15 injured in the city of Kyiv as a result of two Russian missile attacks since the evening of 26 October.
Source: Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko; National Police of Ukraine in Kyiv
Quote: "Since the evening of 26 October, one person has been killed as a result of enemy attacks on the capital. Fourteen city residents have been injured. Nine of those injured have been taken to hospital by medical staff."
Details: Police wrote that a 46-year-old woman had been killed in a Russian strike in the Desnianskyi district.
"Russian strikes damaged high-rise residential buildings and houses, medical facilities, a metro station, university student accommodation, a business centre, an office building, trams and cars," the statement said.
Emergency services later reported that 15 people had been injured.
Background:
- On the evening of 26 October, Russia launched its first ballistic missile attack on the capital, striking the Desnianskyi district.
- After 03:00, Russia launched more than 10 additional ballistic missiles at Kyiv. The Pivdennyi Bridge was damaged.
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