24.2 C
Accra
Friday, August 1, 2025
World2 kids killed in latest Russian bombardment of Kyiv

Date:

2 kids killed in latest Russian bombardment of Kyiv

In the most recent attack by Russia on the capital of Ukraine, at least three people have died.

The latest attack on Kyiv, which happened in the wee hours of Thursday, comes after an alleged 17 assaults on the city in May as Russia intensifies its operations.

Russia primarily targeted Kyiv this morning with ground-based missiles that caused damage to apartment buildings, a clinic, a water pipeline and a vehicle.

The city’s administration reported three people, including two children, were killed and 10 more have been wounded.

This is despite Ukrainian air defences becoming increasingly effective at intercepting Russian drones and missiles and shooting them out of the sky.

In some cases, the resulting debris can cause fires and injuries on the ground.

Preliminary investigations believe Kyiv’s air defences intercepted all incoming missiles this morning – meaning the latest deaths and injuries were caused by falling debris.

A woman was killed while watching an aerial attack from her balcony this week, leading the authorities to warn residents to stay in shelters.

A woman reacts as she looks at the body of her daughter killed during a Russian missile strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine June 1, 2023. REUTERS/Valentyn Ogirenko
A woman collapses as she looks at the body of her daughter killed during this morning’s missile strike (Picture: Reuters)
KYIV, UKRAINE - JUNE 1:Men clean debris next to a damaged residential building that was damaged during a Russian missile attack, on June 1, 2023 in Kyiv, Ukraine. At least three were killed, including a child, and others were injured by falling debris from intercepted missiles. Russia has targeted Kyiv with near daily air strikes in the last week, a combination of missile and drone attacks. (Photo by Roman Pilipey/Getty Images)
Residential buildings were damaged (Picture: Roman Pilipey/Getty Images)
KYIV, UKRAINE - JUNE 1: Civilians watch the view of debris after a Russian aerial attack on a children's hospital and a residential building in Kyiv, Ukraine, on June 1, 2023. At least three people were killed and 10 others wounded as Russian forces launched a fresh aerial bombardment of the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv early Thursday, authorities said. (Photo by Oleksii Chumachenko/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)
The bombardment also hit a medical centre (Photo: Oleksii Chumachenko/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)

On Wednesday Russian forces carried out aerial attacks over the south of Kherson region, with missile and heavy artillery strikes in other parts of the region.

Kyiv suffered a barrage of drone attacks over the weekend as the city prepared to celebrate Kyiv Day, the anniversary of the city’s founding.

Analysts believe Russia is trying to deplete Ukrainian air defences before it can begin its much-anticipated counter-offensive.

[forminator_poll id="710479"]

Latest stories

“Don’t make me and Stonebwoy fight ooo”- Samini warn netizens

Veteran dancehall musician, Samini has warned netizens to resist...

Kanye West’s Heil Hitler song bans him from entering Australia

US rapper Kanye West has been banned from entering...

Agradaa describes moment shared with President Mahama heavenly – Agradaa

Evangelist Patricia Asiedua, popularly known as Agradaa, shared a...

Dada Joe Remix extradited to face romance scam charges in USA

Ghana’s nightlife mogul and alleged crypto kingpin, Nana Kojo...

Govt launches 24-Hour Economy policy today

The government's flagship, 24-Hour Economy Policy, will be launched...

GRA sets July 16 for GHS1 fuel levy implementation

The implementation of the new GHS1 Energy Sector Shortfall...

Related stories

US travel ban against Togo, Libya, others takes effect today

Effective today, Monday, June 9, nationals of twelve countries...

Pakistan: Police in search of over 200 inmates following earth tremor

Over 200 inmates are currently on the run after...

Pope Leo XIV shares canonical acceptance

Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost has officially accepted his election...

Profile of the new Pope – Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost

"Peace be with all of you!" - the first...

Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost named as the 267th Pope, takes the name Pope Leo XIV

Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost has been elected as the...

Black smoke signals end of first day of conclave to elect new pope

A thick column of black smoke rising from the...

Siemens exec and his family involved in fatal Hudson helicopter crash

Tragedy struck New York City on Thursday when a...