Massive attack on Kyiv region: eight people were killed, and 48 were hospitalized (updated)
On the night of July 6, Russian troops launched yet another massive combined attack on the Kyiv region. As a result of the shelling in the Bucha district, one person was killed and 10 other residents of the region were wounded.
According to Censor.NET, this was reported by Mykola Kalashnyk, head of the Kyiv Regional Military Administration.
According to him, six victims with shrapnel wounds and broken limbs were admitted to a local hospital. Medical personnel are providing them with all necessary care.
As of 7:30 a.m., 15 residents of the region had been injured, 11 of whom are in hospitals. Among the victims is a 9-month-old girl.
"Unfortunately, the number of victims may increase," Kalashnyk noted.
Update
Later, the head of the Regional Military Administration reported that the death toll from the massive enemy attack on the Kyiv region had risen to three. Our sincere condolences go out to the families and loved ones of the deceased.
As of now, 26 people are known to have been injured, including two children: a 9-month-old infant and a 12-year-old child.
Eighteen people have been hospitalized, three of whom are in serious condition. Four other injured individuals received on-site medical care.
In Vyshneve, 479 residents have been evacuated.
The death toll has risen to six, 21 people have been hospitalized
The death toll from the massive airstrike by Russian forces on the Kyiv region has risen to five. Another 21 injured people have been hospitalized, according to the State Emergency Service of Ukraine.
Emergency rescue operations are ongoing in Vyshneve. According to the State Emergency Service, rescuers have already evacuated more than 600 people.
Among those evacuated are 117 people who were in a shelter during the air raid alert when it was struck by the explosion.
After surveying the area, SES bomb disposal experts checked the site for explosive devices, after which people were transported by bus to an assembly point. Rescuers, bomb disposal experts, medical personnel, and other emergency services continue to work at the sites of the Russian strikes. Cleanup efforts following the attack are ongoing.
Later, Kalashnyk reported another casualty from the Russian strike.
"Unfortunately, the death toll from the enemy attack on the Kyiv region has risen to six," the statement said.
UPDATE as of 7:00 p.m.
"Unfortunately, the death toll from the attack by Russian criminals has risen to eight. My sincere condolences to the families and loved ones. The number of people injured in the massive Russian attack on Kyiv region has now increased to 48," Kalashnyk wrote.
Twenty injured people have been hospitalized. Three people are in serious condition. Doctors are doing everything possible to save their lives. All necessary medical assistance is being provided.
The largest number of injured people was recorded in the Bucha district: 35 people. People were also injured in the Boryspil, Brovary, and Fastiv districts.
Impact of the attack in three districts
According to preliminary data, the impact of the Russian attack has been recorded in the Bucha, Vyshhorod, and Brovary districts of Kyiv Oblast.
The shelling damaged private homes, businesses, and other civilian infrastructure. Rescue workers and other emergency services are on the ground, working to address the aftermath of the strikes.
"Once again, Russia is deliberately targeting civilians and civilian infrastructure. The enemy will certainly be held accountable for every life taken, every home destroyed, and every crime committed," Kalashnyk said.
Residents of Vyshneve were urged to remain in shelters and not go outside
Residents of Vyshneve in the Kyiv region, as well as local businesses, were urged not to go to work and to avoid being outside.
The Vyshneve City Council issued a corresponding statement.
"Remain in shelters until further notice that the danger has passed," the statement reads.
The reasons for this appeal have not yet been specified. City authorities are asking residents not to neglect safety measures and to follow official announcements.
There is a risk of secondary explosions following the attack
Later, Kalashnyk confirmed that the most critical situation following the Russian attack on the Kyiv region was in Vyshneve, Bucha District. Due to the risk of secondary explosions from explosive devices, remaining near the impact site poses a serious danger.
He emphasized that the area where operations are underway has been cordoned off by police. Residents are urged to remain in safe locations and not to approach the affected area until emergency services have completed their work.
If necessary, police and rescue workers will evacuate the population.
Citizens are also urged to be especially cautious if they discover any suspicious or explosive objects. Do not touch, move, or attempt to defuse them on your own. Such findings must be reported immediately by calling 101 or 102.
Law enforcement officers, rescue workers, and other specialized services continue to work on site to address the aftermath of the Russian strike.
