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Deadly Russian Missile Attacks Strike Kyiv, Killing At Least Six
Ballistic missiles targeted residential areas and warehouses in the Ukrainian capital, injuring dozens and causing widespread damage.
Kyiv and its surrounding region were subjected to a heavy Russian missile bombardment early on Thursday, resulting in the deaths of at least six individuals and leaving dozens more wounded. The overnight assault, described by Ukrainian authorities as a "massive attack," targeted a range of civilian infrastructure, including residential buildings, apartment blocks, and commercial warehouses, across at least three districts of the Ukrainian capital.
The barrage of ballistic missiles caused extensive damage, with buildings collapsing and widespread fires erupting throughout the affected areas. Emergency services were deployed rapidly to manage the aftermath, working to extinguish blazes and rescue individuals from the rubble. The intensity of the bombardment underscored the persistent threat faced by the capital and its residents.
Among the structures hit were multi-storey apartment blocks, which sustained direct impacts leading to structural failures and significant damage. Beyond residential zones, large commercial warehouses were also engulfed in flames, indicating a broad targeting strategy that impacted both living spaces and economic infrastructure. The attacks further damaged a medical facility and an educational institution, adding to the disruption of essential services within the city.
City military authorities in Kyiv reported that the heavy bombardment had left at least five people dead and 23 wounded in the capital alone, while broader regional reports indicated at least six fatalities and dozens of injuries. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko confirmed that residential areas and warehouses were among the primary targets of the missile strikes.
The State Emergency Service of Ukraine characterised the assault as a "massive attack," highlighting the scale and destructive power of the missiles employed. The early morning strikes inflicted a significant human toll and considerable material damage, prompting immediate response efforts from local authorities and emergency personnel across the heavily impacted areas.
Reporting by the The Indian Morning Post Editorial Desk.
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