Early reviews have indicated that 14 folks had been killed and 44 injured in a large-scale Russian assault on town of Kyiv on the night time of 16-17 June.
Supply: Tymur Tkachenko, Head of Kyiv Metropolis Army Administration; Inside Minister Ihor Klymenko; Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko on air on the Kyiv TV channel
Quote: "In accordance with early reviews, there are already 14 confirmed fatalities in Kyiv. The data is being confirmed."
Particulars: Tkachenko added that he’s on the scene of a strike.
"Search operations for folks below the rubble are ongoing," he stated.
A video from the scene reveals that a whole entrance of a residential high-rise constructing in Kyiv has been destroyed.
Klitschko stated over 40 flats had been destroyed.
"Individuals could also be trapped below the rubble. We don’t rule out that the dying toll could enhance," he added.
Klymenko reported that 27 places in several districts of the capital had come below the Russian assault, together with residential buildings, academic establishments and demanding infrastructure services.
Aftermath of the Russian assault Photograph: Oleksandr Kovtunov, Head of Darnytskyi District Administration, on Telegram
"The dying toll has risen to 14. As of now, 44 persons are identified to have been injured in Kyiv," he said.
Klymenko stated rescue employees had managed to free folks from entrances, flats and from below the rubble.
"The video reveals one of many rescued residents of the constructing," he famous.
Рятувальні роботи на місці одного з ударів у Києві. Відео ДСНС pic.twitter.com/DyqqLEN8sk
— Українська правда ✌ (@ukrpravda_news) June 17, 2025
He added that one other six folks had been injured in Odesa Oblast and one particular person every in Kyiv and Chernihiv oblasts.
Background: On the night time of 16-17 June, the Russians attacked Ukraine with drones and missiles. Explosions had been heard within the capital and destruction was recorded there. Forty folks had been reported injured.
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