Feb 14 β€’ 02:53 UTC πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦ Ukraine Kyiv Independent

'Terrorizing the civilian population' β€” At least 2 injured in Russian drone attack on Kyiv Oblast

A Russian drone attack on Kyiv Oblast injured two people and caused a fire, highlighting ongoing threats to civilians in Ukraine.

On February 13, a Russian drone attack targeted the Vyshhorod district of Kyiv Oblast, resulting in injuries to two civilians. The regional governor, Mykola Kalashnyk, reported that the attack, described as an act of terror against the civilian population, left a man with multiple shrapnel wounds and a woman with a fractured bone. This incident underscores the continuing danger residents face from military actions in the area.

The attack not only injured civilians but also ignited a fire at a home within the district, necessitating a rapid response from emergency services who swiftly extinguished the flames. Local authorities are currently assessing the extent of the damage caused by the drone strike. The actions taken by Russian forces in this region are part of a broader pattern of targeting civilian infrastructure and populations, contributing to rising tensions and fears among residents in the capital and surrounding areas.

As the conflict in Ukraine continues, such attacks on civilians raise significant concerns about safety and human rights. This incident serves as a grim reminder of the ongoing hostilities that remain pronounced even outside of frontline areas, stressing the vital need for international attention and potential intervention to protect civilian lives and uphold humanitarian standards in conflict zones.

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