A massive Russian air attack on the Ukrainian capital Kyiv on Thursday morning claimed at least 12 dead and dozens wounded. The toll was announced by Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko and Ukraine's State Emergency Service. According to later information, the number of victims in the capital increased from the originally reported six dead. denik.cz ↗
The strikes hit residential areas and warehouses in Kyiv and its surroundings. Ukrainian authorities reported damaged civilian targets, including a children's hospital. In the broader Kyiv region, another victim was confirmed according to earlier reports, bringing the preliminary toll in the city and region to at least 13 dead. seznamzpravy.cz ↗
The attack came during the night into Thursday and, according to available information, Russia also used ballistic missiles. Explosions were reported during the nighttime bombardment of the metropolis. Rescue teams continued their work at impact sites following the strikes, and authorities continuously updated the number of casualties and wounded.
Russian and Ukrainian attacks have intensified in recent times. On Russian-occupied Crimea, authorities limited electricity supplies to the major city following Ukrainian attacks. Further developments will depend on the results of rescue operations in Kyiv and updated data from Ukrainian authorities. forum24.cz ↗
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| 08:08 20.08.
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