Rescue operation in Kyiv ongoing, eight people confirmed dead – Klitschko
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Ukrinform
In Kyiv, the death of eight people as a result of the massive Russian attack has been confirmed, the clearing of rubble from two buildings in Sviatoshynskyi district is ongoing.
According to Ukrinform, this was reported by Kyiv Mayor Vitalii Klitschko on Facebook.
"The search and rescue operation continues, with rubble being cleared from two buildings in Sviatoshynskyi district. As of now, the death of eight people has been confirmed," Klitschko stated.
According to him, 77 people have sought medical assistance, 31 of the injured are currently hospitalized.
A total of 12 buildings were damaged during the overnight attack.
The city is providing aid to residents of the damaged apartment buildings. A support center for those affected has been set up in Sviatoshynskyi district.
As Ukrinform previously reported, earlier there was information that nine people had been killed as a result of the attack on Kyiv.
