The Russian army launched a massive airstrike against Ukraine last night, striking Kiev and the western Lviv region and injuring at least 7 people, including a representative of the rescue services in the city of Kryvyi Rih, reported Reuters.
Ukraine's Air Force stated that they destroyed 31 of a total of 49 Russian drones that attacked different parts of the country that night.
About 10 drones were intercepted in the Kyiv region, said in "Telegram" the regional military administration, adding that there were no reports of material damage or injuries. Air raid sirens that night in the capital were sounded twice for a total of three hours.
Lviv region, which is located next to the border with Poland, was also attacked, but no casualties or damage were reported.
Ukraine's Ministry of Internal Affairs said in "Telegram" that the Russian army also struck targets in the city of Kryvyi Rih, located about 400 km southeast of Kiev, where 17 people were injured, including a representative of the rescue services . Eight of the victims were hospitalized. The ministry added that a city administration building was partially destroyed. There was also damage to several residential buildings and cars, and emergency services equipment was damaged in a brief fire. The interior ministry also released photos showing emergency workers helping injured people.
Reuters noted that it could not independently confirm the reports. There is currently no comment from the Russian side. Both Moscow and Kiev deny accusations that they are targeting civilians.