Russian overnight strikes killed 14, injured 22 in Kyiv region; rescue operations underway, say Ukrainian authorities
Kyiv, August 5
At least 14 civilians were killed and 22 others injured after Russian strikes hit Ukraine's Kyiv region overnight, Ukrainian authorities said on Wednesday, as emergency teams continued operations to clear the aftermath of the attack.
Head of the Kyiv Regional State Administration Timur Tkachenko, in a statement on Telegram, said the attack was among the most tragic strikes witnessed in the region and claimed the lives of civilians.
"Unfortunately, the Russian strike claimed the lives of 14 civilians," Tkachenko said.
He said the highest number of casualties was reported in the Brovary district, where nine people were killed, while four civilians died in the Bucha district and another person was killed in the Fastiv district.
"We express our sincere condolences to the relatives and friends of the deceased," Tkachenko said.
According to updated information from the regional administration, 22 residents were injured in the attack.
Twelve people were wounded in the Brovary district, three in the Fastiv district and seven in the Bucha district, with all injured receiving medical assistance.
The State Emergency Service of Ukraine (SES) said rescue teams were working at multiple locations following the overnight strikes.
"14 people killed and 22 injured in Russian strikes on Kyiv region. The elimination of the consequences of the attack is ongoing. Information is being updated," the SES said in a separate statement on Telegram.
The emergency agency said its units were operating at four locations in the Brovary district, two locations in the Bucha district and one location in the Fastiv district.
Large fires broke out at warehouse facilities in Brovary city and the villages of Velyka Dymerka, Kvitneve and Peremoha in the Brovary district, according to the SES.
In the Fastiv district, rescuers extinguished a vehicle fire at the premises of an enterprise, while in the Bucha district, operations were underway to contain a warehouse fire in the village of Chayky. Another fire at a logistics facility in Sofiivska Borshchahivka was also brought under control.
The SES warned that the air alert remained active in the region and rescue personnel were working under heightened risks due to the possibility of further strikes.
"Russia has once again brought death and destruction to our land, taking the lives of civilians. For each such crime, fair responsibility will certainly come," Tkachenko said.
— ANI
Reader Comments
It's tragic that in the 21st century, we are still witnessing such attacks on civilians. The international community should have put more pressure to stop this long ago. India's stance of neutrality is understandable, but at what cost? When children and innocent people are dying, we need strong action, not just statements. 😔
This is definitely a violation of international humanitarian law. Did you see how rescue teams are working under the risk of further strikes? That is absolutely unacceptable. India should use its diplomatic channels to push both sides toward peace, this cannot go on endlessly. Truly heartbreaking to see these numbers.
No words for this kind of destruction. The world watched while this war dragged on, and now more innocent lives are lost. From India, we understand the situation well. I hope the injured recover quickly and the families find some strength in this difficult time. The global community needs to take more serious steps to ensure this doesn't happen again.
My heart goes out to the Ukrainian people. This is a stark reminder that the cost of war is always paid by ordinary civilians. As someone living abroad, it pains me to see such news from a country that just wants peace. We need to stand in solidarity with Ukraine and demand an end to these attacks on populated areas.
14 civilians dead, and the information is still being updated. It's hard to process the scale of this tragedy. But I also feel that this war has been going on for so long and diplomatic channels haven't been effectively utilized by world powers. India can play a role in mediating peace, and I hope it does. Enough of
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