A difficult night for Kyiv: Russia launched ballistic missile strikes, a maternity hospital has been damaged, and there have been fatalities

Three injured people have been admitted to hospital; two of them are in a serious condition. The State Emergency Serviceof Ukraine has reportedon the consequences of the attack.

The attack took place during a meeting between President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and US congressmen, at which they were discussing the ‘Graham Act’ and tougher sanctions against Russia.

Today, the Russians launched a ballistic missile strike on Kyiv at precisely the moment when, during our meeting with the congressmen, we were discussing the Lindsey Graham Bill and the need to strengthen sanctions. “Russia will not end this war without pressure,” stated Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Zelenskyy stressed the need to increase pressure on Russia, in particular by imposing sanctions against Russia and those who help it to profit, as well as by providing Ukraine with the means to intercept ballistic missiles.

What is known about the Russian attack on Kyiv

Podilskyi district: missile debris fell near a maternity hospital. Windows and part of the façade of the medical facility were damaged; there were no casualties among patients or staff. One person was killed whilst in the car park near the hospital. A clinical and diagnostic centre was also damaged.

Dniprovskyi district: debris fell at two addresses on the grounds of private homes. One of the houses was destroyed.

Darnitskyi district: a piece of rocket debris fell onto the carriageway.

Solomianskyi District: Warehouses were damaged; the fire has been extinguished.

As a result of the Russian Federation’s attack on the night of 24 September, two people were killed and five injured in the capital. Three of the injured were admitted to hospital. Two of the injured are in a serious condition.