At least three people were killed and dozens injured, including a 13-year-old boy, in a major Russian air strike early Saturday morning on the Ukrainian capital, Kiev. It caused several fires in residential buildings Already half a million of its residents are without electricity.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned the events, stressing that Russia had sent more than 30 missiles and more than fifty drones. “The Russians launched about 36 missiles and about 600 drones.”Zelensky announced in a message on his account on the Telegram application, in which he also expressed his regret for the death of the three victims and the dozens of injuries that occurred. “The main targets were energy infrastructure and civilian real estate,” the Ukrainian head of state explained.
Zelensky also noted in his letter that “in Kiev and its surrounding areas, our emergency services are working at the sites of the Russian attack,” as he stressed that his country He needs to work “without losing a single day” So that there are enough missiles for air defense systems. Moreover, the Ukrainian president took the opportunity to ask his European partners to make a decision on frozen Russian assets in Europe if Moscow does not stop its drone and missile attacks. “We must talk to all partners about the steps that must be taken to end this war.”has concluded.
The truth is that the Russian attack occurred on Saturday A moment in which attempts are made to negotiate an end to the conflictwith Steve Witkoff, special envoy of United States President Donald Trump, visiting Moscow next week, while Dran Driscoll, who is also President Trump’s envoy, is expected to arrive in Kiev, beginning this weekend.
“It was a tough night”
Ukraine’s Foreign Minister, Andriy Sepha, also spoke after the attack It spoke of a “hard night” across the country. The head of the military administration in Kiev, Timur Tkachenko, said on his account on the Telegram application, “Emergency rescue operations and eliminating the consequences of the enemy attack are continuing in all places.” He added, “The joint attack on the capital continues. Do not leave the shelters until the alarm sounds!” He added.
Specifically, the alarm sirens began sounding in the early hours of the morning when several missiles fell on residential areas in Kiev and the Ukrainian authorities. They urged residents to stay in safe places and not go out into the streets. In the Svyatoshinsky district, a man was injured in the Russian attack and died. Several buildings in the area were damaged by missiles and drones, leading to fires, the destruction of facades, and the collapse of rubble in transit areas.
At least eight of all those injured were taken to hospital, including the 13-year-old boy and a woman in a serious condition, while the rest were treated by emergency services at the scene. According to the Air Force There are enemy cruise missiles in the country’s airspace. In addition, a MiG-31K aircraft was recorded taking off with a Kinzhal airborne missile. Tkachenko stressed that the threat of enemy drones still exists in Kiev.
In its first assessment of the attack, the Ukrainian Ministry of Energy said He warned of serious damage to supplies. The ministry said in a statement posted on its Telegram account: “As a result of the attack, more than half a million consumers remained without electricity in Kiev, and another 100,000 must be added to them in the entire region and 8,000 more in the Kharkiv region.”
“Emergency restoration work is already underway wherever the security situation allows. Energy sector workers are doing their best.” To restore power supply to all users as soon as possible.”The ministry added.
In light of a political crisis
This new Russian attack on the Ukrainian capital occurred shortly after Resignation of Presidential Chief of Staff Andriy Yermakthe right hand of the country’s president Volodymyr Zelensky, after a series of searches at his home by anti-corruption agencies in the context of the crisis in Kiev due to a large-scale corruption investigation.
Ssibha devoted part of his message to criticizing the Prime Minister of Hungary and Putin’s ally, Viktor Orban, whom he accused of treason. Working as a puppet of Russia Because Moscow is using its visits as a diplomatic pretext while continuing to attack Ukraine.
“It is also noteworthy how Putin once again used Viktor Orban as an accomplice in his terrorism. In 2024, Orban’s visit to Moscow was followed by a horrific Russian attack on the Ukhmatdet children’s hospital in Ukraine. This time, a massive Russian attack on the Ukrainian capital immediately after Orban’s visit and empty words about “peace.” Putin simply uses “These politicians are like actors in their bloody show.”” – lamented the minister.
Two wounded in Russia
On the other hand, two people were injured in the Volgograd region of Russia as a result of the attack launched by a Ukrainian army drone that was also… Damage occurred at the construction products warehouse And many residential buildings. None of the injured required hospital care, according to what the governor of the Volgograd region, Andrei Bocharov, said on his Telegram channel.
On the other hand, the Russian Ministry of Defense announced 108 Ukrainian drones destroyed During this night, mostly in the regions of Belgorod (26), Rostov (20) and Crimea (19). The rest of the unmanned military devices were intercepted in Ryazan (11), Krasnodar (11), Voronezh (5), Lipetsk (4), Volgograd (6), and Kursk (3). As for Astrakhan, Kalmykia, and the Sea of Azov, Russian forces shot down one plane in each region.