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In a significant escalation of hostilities, Russian airstrikes across Ukraine have resulted in the deaths of at least ten individuals, including four in the capital city of Kyiv and six in Dnipro. This latest offensive, one of the heaviest in recent months, has left dozens injured, prompting urgent rescue efforts as emergency services scramble to locate those potentially trapped beneath the debris of collapsed buildings.
A Night of Destruction in Kyiv
The assault commenced overnight, unleashing a barrage of strikes that targeted residential areas and critical infrastructure in Kyiv. Mayor Vitali Klitschko confirmed the fatalities and urged residents to seek shelter as the city faced incessant air raid alerts. “The enemy is striking with ballistic missiles,” stated Tymur Tkachenko, head of Kyiv’s Military Administration, emphasising the severity of the situation. As the dawn broke, visuals of thick smoke billowing over the city underscored the chaos that had unfolded.
Emergency responders reported extensive damage, with multiple apartment blocks severely impacted and fires igniting near gas stations and construction sites. The aftermath of the strikes has left many without power, compounding the distress experienced by residents. City officials fear that some may be trapped under the rubble, intensifying the urgency of rescue operations.
Casualties and Ongoing Threats
In Dnipro, the situation was equally dire, with six lives claimed by the overnight bombardments. Reports indicate that ten others, including a child, sustained injuries from the strikes that rocked
