Kyiv Under Fire as Russian Assault Leaves Death Toll in the Dozens and Injuries Mount.
In a devastating dawn raid on Ukraine's capital city Kyiv early Friday, Russian forces unleashed a wave of violence that has left at least six individuals dead and dozens more hospitalised. The victims' identities have yet to be confirmed by authorities, who report among them was a pregnant woman whose situation is particularly heartbreaking.
Eyewitnesses recount the intense artillery bombardment that shook the city's streets as Russian forces pounded Kyiv with missile strikes and explosions. The attack came in the early hours of Friday morning, catching many residents off guard and leaving them scrambling for shelter as chaos erupted around them.
Medical teams rushed to respond to the carnage, treating a growing list of injured civilians, including those who suffered severe trauma or life-threatening injuries. The full extent of the damage is still coming into focus, with officials working tirelessly to account for all those affected by the assault.
As Kyiv struggles to cope with the aftermath of this latest Russian attack, concerns are mounting about the escalating violence and its devastating impact on civilians caught in the crossfire.
In a devastating dawn raid on Ukraine's capital city Kyiv early Friday, Russian forces unleashed a wave of violence that has left at least six individuals dead and dozens more hospitalised. The victims' identities have yet to be confirmed by authorities, who report among them was a pregnant woman whose situation is particularly heartbreaking.
Eyewitnesses recount the intense artillery bombardment that shook the city's streets as Russian forces pounded Kyiv with missile strikes and explosions. The attack came in the early hours of Friday morning, catching many residents off guard and leaving them scrambling for shelter as chaos erupted around them.
Medical teams rushed to respond to the carnage, treating a growing list of injured civilians, including those who suffered severe trauma or life-threatening injuries. The full extent of the damage is still coming into focus, with officials working tirelessly to account for all those affected by the assault.
As Kyiv struggles to cope with the aftermath of this latest Russian attack, concerns are mounting about the escalating violence and its devastating impact on civilians caught in the crossfire.