The number of people injured in a large-scale Russian missile and drone attack on the city of Kyiv on the night of 3-4 July has risen to 23.
Source: Kyiv Mayor Vitalii Klitschko; State Emergency Service of Ukraine
Quote from Klitschko: "As of now, 23 people are known to have been injured in the enemy attack on the capital. Fourteen of them have been hospitalised. The others have received treatment at the scene or on an outpatient basis."
Affected high-rise building**Photo: State Emergency Service of Ukraine
Details: The State Emergency Service wrote that a 10-year-old girl is among those injured.
Firefighter**Photo: State Emergency Service of Ukraine
The Russians attacked civilians and civilian infrastructure, damaging residential buildings as well as educational, medical and transport facilities.
Rescue worker reaching an apartment**Photo: State Emergency Service of Ukraine
The State Emergency Service and police officers continue working at the scenes.
Firefighter**Photo: State Emergency Service of Ukraine
Klitschko said five ambulances had been damaged during the attack while responding to calls from affected Kyiv residents.
Damaged ambulance**Photo: Klitschko on Telegram
Quote from Klitschko: "According to the information currently available, none of the medical workers were injured."
Background:
On the night of 3-4 July, Russian forces launched a large-scale strike on Kyiv with attack UAVs and ballistic missiles. Fires and damage to residential buildings have been reported in six of the city’s districts. Early reports indicate that 19 people have been injured.Railway infrastructure was damaged in the nighttime Russian attack on Kyiv. Passenger train traffic has been partially restricted, with some services delayed by up to two hours.Russian forces have attacked Ukraine with 550 drones and missiles since 18:00 on 3 July. Ukrainian air defence units successfully downed 478 aerial assets, but eight hits were recorded and debris fell in 33 locations. The city of Kyiv was the main target.
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