Eight people required hospitalization after the overnight bombing in Kiev’s Svyatoshinsky district, adding to a list of fifteen injured and at least one death. The drop in pressure in the water network and power outages, as a direct result of the attacks, made medical care difficult and forced the use of emergency strategies both for hospital services and to provide aid in the most affected points. As Europa Press reported, rescue operations kept many teams active in clearing rubble and locating potential survivors among the rubble of damaged homes and buildings.
The attack, which was condemned by the Ukrainian authorities and reported by Europe Press, forced the citizens of the capital to remain in shelters for hours, due to the widespread activation of sirens that warned of the possibility of repeated attacks. The head of Kiev’s military administration, Timur Tkachenko, issued a message urging residents to wait in safe areas until the weather alerts end: “Rescue operations and rubble removal continue in all affected places. The attack on the capital is still ongoing. Do not leave shelters until the weather alert ends!” Reported by Europa Press.
Among the injured are a woman in critical condition and a thirteen-year-old minor, according to official sources and Europe Press. The impact on the health system caused facilities to become temporarily saturated due to an increase in the number of patients and limited resources due to water and electricity outages, further complicating the medical response in the first hours after the attack.
Europe Press explained that the Russian attack combined the use of cruise missiles and drones, in addition to the deployment of a MiG-31K aircraft armed with a Kinzhal missile. The Ukrainian Air Force confirmed the crossing of this military unit carrying hypersonic weapons and the launch of missiles, elements that prompted the continuation of weather alerts and enhanced monitoring of vital infrastructure and residential areas. The authorities warned of the continued possibility of additional attacks, which is why coordination between emergency teams and technical organizations prioritized the replacement of electrical power and water in the points that suffered the greatest structural damage.
Disruption to daily life was evident in the need to remain in shelters for long periods and manage basic activities with restricted access to basic services. According to Europe Press, uncertainty about the duration of power outages and the potential for new explosions poses a constant challenge for residents and rescue workers, who rely on constant institutional communication and adapt to routine procedures under a risky environment.
The context of insecurity also affected Russian territory. Europa Press reported that a drone struck the Volgograd region, injuring two people, although no hospitalization was required, and damaging residential buildings and a warehouse of building materials. According to media reports, the Russian Defense Ministry reported the neutralization of 108 Ukrainian drones in various regions, including Belgorod, Rostov, Crimea, Ryazan, Krasnodar, Voronezh, Lipetsk, Kursk, Astrakhan, Kalmykia, Volgograd and the Sea of Azov. These measures, according to what the Russian authorities reported, aim to limit the scope of offensive operations against basic targets and populated areas in Russian territory.
In parallel with the conflict scenario, Europe Press reported that Andriy Yermak, head of the Presidential Office and a close collaborator with President Volodymyr Zelensky, submitted his resignation after a search of his home, an event linked to a judicial investigation into alleged corruption crimes. The resignation came while the government was trying to ensure institutional coordination and effectiveness in responding to attacks, as well as communicating alerts to citizens.
Work to restore services and remove rubble is taking place under difficult logistical conditions due to the threat of new explosions and the extent of damage to the infrastructure. According to Europe Press, the joint work of the armed forces, technicians and civilian officials focuses on restoring priority areas and updating information about the emergency, which allowed the implementation of preventive and reactive strategies in the face of unexpected attack conditions.
In Kiev and other affected areas, residents have adapted to restrictions imposed by insecurity, forced stay in shelters and intermittent supply shortages, in an environment characterized by enhanced airspace surveillance and continuous prevention messages. According to Europa Press publications, tension over the possible resumption of bombings and uncertainty about the restoration of daily life affects the routine of thousands of citizens daily, while authorities and emergency teams continue measures aimed at the immediate management of the crisis and the gradual rebuilding of basic services.