Russia hits Kyiv with ballistic missile: house hit, two injured β photos
Russian missile strikes in Kyiv have resulted in damage to a residential building and left two individuals injured.
On the night of February 11-12, Russian forces launched ballistic missiles targeting Kyiv, Ukraine's capital. The attacks resulted in a missile striking a residential house in the Darnytskyi district, amidst a series of loud explosions that followed an air-raid warning. Local authorities, including Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko, confirmed the attack and urged residents to seek shelter as infrastructure facilities in the city came under fire.
Mayor Klitschko reported significant damage, with strikes also affecting non-residential buildings in the Holosiivskyi and Desnianskyi districts. Emergency services were promptly dispatched to respond to the situation, and debris from the missile fell near other residential areas, indicating the widespread impact of the attack. The unfolding situation highlights the continuing threat to civilian safety in Ukraine's ongoing conflict with Russia.
As of the early morning hours following the strike, reports confirmed that two individuals sustained injuries as a result of the attack. The incident underscores the persistent use of ballistic missiles by Russian forces in their attempts to disrupt and damage Ukrainian infrastructure. The attacks raise concerns about the safety of civilians in urban centers and the ongoing volatility of the conflict, as authorities continue to assess the damage and respond to the needs of affected residents.