One killed, 17 injured, including children, in Russian attack on Kyiv region
Five people — four adults and one child — remain in hospital following the Russian attack.
The aftermath of the attack on the Kyiv region, February 22 / © Mykola Kalashnyk
17 people, including 4 children, were injured in a massive missile and drone attack in the Kyiv region. One person was killed in the Fastiv district.
The updated information as of 5 p.m. was provided by Mykola Kalashnyk, Head of the Kyiv Regional Military Administration.
He said five people — four adults and one child — are being treated in medical facilities.
«Two adults are in critical condition, two others are in a moderate condition. The child is also in a moderate condition and is receiving all necessary medical care, ” Kalashnyk said.
According to preliminary information, more than 100 homes, including private houses and apartments in multi-storey buildings, were damaged in the region. The figure is not final as reports from property owners continue to come in.
© Mykola Kalashnyk
© Mykola Kalashnyk
Damage has been recorded in the Brovary, Obukhiv, Boryspil, Bucha, Fastiv and Vyshhorod districts, with the heaviest destruction in Boryspil, Bucha and Fastiv districts.
© Mykola Kalashnyk
© Mykola Kalashnyk
«The extent of the damage varies — from completely destroyed buildings to shattered windows and damaged roofs and facades. Business facilities, warehouses, office premises, garage cooperatives and vehicles were also affected, ” the head of the regional military administration said.
Mykola Kalashnyk provided updated information on the consequences of the Russian strike in each affected district of the Kyiv region:
In the Brovary district, garage units, administrative and warehouse buildings of enterprises, office premises, vehicles and other equipment were damaged.
In the Obukhiv district, 3 people, including a child, were injured. A critical infrastructure facility, businesses, residential buildings (both private houses and apartment blocks), an educational institution, vehicles and railway infrastructure were damaged.
In the Boryspil district, 1 person was injured. Private houses, a farm and vehicles were damaged, and a church was affected by the blast wave.
In the Bucha district, 6 people, including 3 children, were injured. Apartment blocks, private houses, vehicles and commercial premises were damaged.
In the Fastiv district, 7 people, including 1 child, were injured. One person was killed. Private houses and vehicles were damaged.
«All emergency services are working at the scene. Rescuers, medics, police, municipal workers and energy crews are doing everything possible to deal with the aftermath of the attack and assist residents, ” Mykola Kalashnyk said.