Attack on Kyiv: why this attack is unusual and how many were injured (photos)

On the evening of June 30, in the Obolon district of Kyiv, fragments of a Russian missile fell on a residential building.

Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klychko provided details about the victims.

According to him, five victims have sought medical assistance so far. All are women, suffering from acute stress reactions. One elderly woman was hospitalized, while others are receiving assistance on site.

Ten residents were evacuated from the high-rise building.

"All emergency services are working in and around the building," Klychko assured.

According to the State Emergency Service, as of 8:30 p.m., the fires on the balconies of the 7th and 8th floors have been extinguished. Forty-five rescuers and nine units of basic and special fire-rescue equipment are working at the scene.

Later, Klychko clarified that, according to city medical services, there are now six victims in the house in Obolon where missile fragments hit: four women, an 11-year-old girl and one man.

"One elderly woman was hospitalized. The others received assistance on site. All victims have acute stress reactions," Klychko reported.

How the June 30 attack on Kyiv differs from previous ones

Serhiy Popko, Head of the Kyiv City Military Administration, noted that today’s missile strike on Kyiv was different from numerous recent air attacks on the capital of Ukraine.

"The enemy struck not in the dark, not with a combined or massive bombardment. Not with ballistic weapons or cruise missiles from strategic bombers. The aggressor is testing new tactics – looking for the right time, methods and means to strike Kyiv," Popko explained.

The Head of the Kyiv City Military Administration says that the capital of Ukraine has always been and will remain one of the top targets for the invaders. He notes that such attacks should serve as a reminder to the residents of the capital – no air raid warning should be ignored.

"Missiles are intercepted, but they do not disintegrate into molecules, and fragments pose a threat to people's lives. Therefore, when you hear the siren – go to shelter. Be responsible! Take care of yourselves and your loved ones. By acting responsibly, you help bring our victory closer," Popko concluded.

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