Last night, Ukraine was subjected to a massive attack by Russia, resulting in numerous casualties and injuries in Kyiv due to the strikes, APA reports citing the State Emergency Service of Ukraine.
As of this morning, 9 people have died.
In addition, it is reported that 63 people were injured as a result of the airstrikes, including 6 children. 42 of the injured have been hospitalized.
"There has been destruction in residential buildings. Search operations for people trapped under the debris are ongoing," the statement said.
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03:15
A combined Russian missile and drone attack triggered fires in several districts of the Ukrainian capital Kyiv early on Thursday, injuring 21 people, officials said, APA reports citing Reuters.
Mayor Vitali Klitschko, writing on Telegram, said six fires were reported in Sviatoshynskyi district west of the city centre, causing serious damage. Twenty-one people were being treated in hospital, including three children.
Fires and incidents of falling metal fragments were reported in other areas.
In Kharkiv, Ukraine's second largest city, 30 km (18 miles) from the Russian border, Mayor Ihor Terekhov said seven missiles had struck a series of targets. Windows were smashed in a high-rise apartment building, but there was no word on casualties.
Within an hour, Terekhov also reported a drone attack on the city, though there was no indication of any casualties.
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