Russian missile attacks wound 11 in Kyiv
Summary
Russian forces launched a large missile and drone attack on Kyiv early Saturday, injuring at least 11 civilians and causing damage to important buildings and infrastructure. Kyiv’s air defenses managed to shoot down many drones and missiles but could not stop all of the ballistic missiles, leading to fires and destruction in several districts.Key Facts
- The attack began around 3:38 am local time, before air raid sirens sounded.
- Russia used six ballistic missiles, six cruise missiles, and 121 drones in the strike.
- Ukrainian defenses shot down 111 drones and two cruise missiles, but all six ballistic missiles hit targets.
- At least 11 civilians were wounded, including an 11-year-old boy; four were hospitalized.
- Fires broke out in a transformer station and an office building in Kyiv.
- A railway locomotive, warehouses, and a pharmacy also suffered heavy damage.
- Emergency services fought a large fire at a regional infrastructure site outside the city.
- Since early July, Russian attacks near Kyiv have killed more than 60 people.
- The Ukrainian Air Force said at least 11 infrastructure sites across Ukraine were hit in the recent missile and drone campaign.
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