Synopsis
On April 24, a Russian airstrike injured at least 12 individuals in Kyiv. Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported significant damage, especially in the Sviatoshynskyi district. This marks a worrying escalation in attacks on the city amidst ongoing conflict, with officials urging residents to remain vigilant and sheltered during air alerts.Key Takeaways
- 12 injured in a Russian airstrike on Kyiv.
- Significant damage in Sviatoshynskyi district.
- A three-year-old child hospitalized.
- Second major attack in April.
- Ongoing psychological impact on residents.
Kyiv, April 24 (NationPress) A minimum of 12 individuals sustained injuries during a Russian airstrike on the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, early Thursday morning, as reported by Mayor Vitali Klitschko.
Kyiv's military officials confirmed the attack through a post on Telegram, urging residents to seek shelter immediately due to damage in at least two districts, according to reports from the Xinhua news agency.
Mayor Klitschko indicated that the Sviatoshynskyi district was the hardest hit by the enemy attack, noting that all injured individuals have been hospitalized.
Debris from intercepted missiles caused damage to non-residential structures in the central Shevchenkivskyi district and the western Svyatoshynkyi district, with rescue teams dispatched to the area, the Mayor added.
The sound of flying drones accompanied the missile strikes, raising alarms about a potential combined aerial assault.
Later, Mayor Klitschko confirmed that a three-year-old child was hospitalized following the strike, although details regarding the severity of their injuries remain undisclosed.
This incident marks the second significant missile strike on Kyiv within April, following a prior assault on April 5 that resulted in at least three injuries.
Since the onset of Russia's full-scale invasion, Kyiv has experienced sporadic yet devastating missile attacks targeting both military and civilian areas.
Officials have stressed the necessity of remaining in shelters during air raid alerts and refraining from outdoor activities during drone or missile warnings.
No official death toll has been reported from Thursday's attack, but the psychological and infrastructural damage continues to escalate, leaving residents in a state of ongoing fear and uncertainty.
The recent attack heightens concerns about a potential escalation in Russian military operations, as Ukrainian forces prepare for counter-offensives in contested territories.
In a related incident, at least nine individuals were killed, and 30 others were injured on Wednesday due to a Russian drone strike in the city of Marhanets in Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk region, as stated by oblast governor Sergii Lysak.
Lysak shared on Telegram that a kamikaze drone targeted a bus transporting workers from a local business.
Ukraine's attorney general's office has initiated an investigation into the incident.
As of now, there has been no comment from Russia regarding these attacks. ■
Entering its third year, the war leaves the international community on high alert, closely monitoring as Kyiv continues to face relentless assaults.
