There may be people trapped under rubble in Kyiv: search and rescue operations are ongoing. PHOTOS

The number of casualties in Kyiv following Russia’s overnight attack continues to rise.

This has been reported by the State Emergency Service of Ukraine, according to Censor.NET.

What is known

As noted, search and rescue operations are ongoing in the Shevchenkivskyi and Darnytskyi districts – people may still be trapped under the rubble.

Clean-up operations following the shelling are still ongoing at several locations.

State Emergency Service psychologists have already provided assistance to 224 people. Information is being updated.

Consequences of the attack

What led up to this?

Earlier reports indicated a massive Russian strike on Kyiv: one person killed, over 20 injured, and significant damage in eight districts.
According to the latest information, there are currently two fatalities and over 70 casualties in Kyiv. Three people are in a critical condition.
The Lukyanivska metro station is closed following a massive Russian shelling: there is damage.
The enemy also launched a massive attack on the Kyiv region with missiles and drones: there are casualties and damage across all districts.
According to Ignat, the enemy struck Bila Tserkva with an "Oreshnik".
It later emerged that two people had been killed in the Kyiv region as a result of the Russian attack, and an infant was among the injured.
In addition, Russian forces attacked the Kirovohrad region: buildings have been damaged.
In Cherkasy, a high-rise building was damaged, with 11 people injured.