Russia launched a massive attack on Kyiv and the surrounding region: one person was killed, others were injured, and fires broke out
On the night of August 5, Russian forces launched a massive attack on Kyiv, using ballistic weapons and drones. The strikes killed one person, left others wounded, sparked fires in several areas of the city, and damaged civilian infrastructure.
According to monitoring channels, the occupiers used Iskander-M, KN-23, and Zircon missiles against Kyiv, and the S-400 air defense system was also detected in action. It is reported that, among other things, an “Iskander-M” with a cluster warhead was likely used.
According to the Kyiv City Military Administration, the number of casualties from the enemy attack has risen to 22.
“Thirteen people were injured in the Brovary district, three in the Fastiv district, and five more in the Bucha district. All victims are receiving the necessary medical care,” the Kyiv Regional Military Administration stated in its report. “Once again, the enemy is deliberately targeting civilians and civilian infrastructure. We urge residents not to ignore air raid sirens and to ensure their own safety.”
According to the State Emergency Service, one person was killed and seven others were injured as a result of a massive nighttime drone and ballistic missile attack in Kyiv. Fires and damage were reported in the Obolon, Sviatoshyn, Holosiivskyi, and Desnianskyi districts:
- in the Obolonskyi district, a fire broke out in a non-residential building at one address, killing one person and injuring three;
- in the Sviatoshynskyi district, shelling caused a fire in the storage area of a store;
- in the Holosiivskyi district, fires at two locations in non-residential buildings were extinguished; four people were injured, two of whom were hospitalized; at another address on the premises of an industrial enterprise, a minor ammonia leak occurred—rescue workers shut off the valves, and there is no threat to the public;
- In the Desnianskyi district, there is a fire in two non-residential buildings.
Rescue workers and all relevant services are on the scene; information regarding the victims is being verified.
Sources: Kyiv City Military Administration, Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko, State Emergency Service
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