Kyiv experienced a bloody night today, Thursday, due to a large-scale Russian attack targeting several areas in the Ukrainian capital, resulting in dozens of casualties, injuries, and missing persons.
Attack Lasted for Hours
According to local authorities, the attack began after midnight and continued into the early morning hours, accompanied by successive explosions and fires breaking out in several residential neighborhoods.
Damage in Several Neighborhoods
The shelling caused damage to five neighborhoods within the city, creating panic among residents who sought refuge in shelters and metro stations to escape the bombardment.
Panic Among Civilians
There was an atmosphere of panic among civilians, with the intensity of the strikes increasing and spreading throughout the capital.
Ongoing Escalation
This attack comes amid the ongoing escalation between Russia and Ukraine, with fears of worsening humanitarian conditions and increasing civilian casualties.