The aftermath of Russian missile strikes on Kiev: one dead and two wounded

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Russia attacks Kiev with missiles, killing one person and injuring two others
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13:55, 26.01.2023

Explosions were heard in Goloseevsky and Dniprovsky districts.



This was announced by Kiev mayor Vitaliy Klitschko.

As of this morning, Russia launched another massive missile attack on Ukrainian cities. Most of the missiles were shot down by Ukrainian air defence forces. However, explosions were heard in some cities. The attack has caused destruction in Kiev, Odessa and Vinnytsia regions.

In Kiev, the explosions occurred in Goloseevsky and Dneprovsky districts. One person died as a result of the attack and two others were hospitalized.

As a result of the missile hitting a non-residential building in the Holosiivskyy district, so far there is information about one dead and two wounded. The injured have been hospitalized by medics.

Preliminary reports say that part of the rocket fell in the Holosiivskyy district.

TG-channel "Ukraine Now" reports that also the debris hit the planting behind the garages. Trees were broken near the landing, and the fence of the company across the street was cut by shrapnel. Vehicles on the company's property were also damaged.

20 missiles of various types flew towards the capital, all were destroyed, KCWA reported

As of 12:10 p.m., air alerts across Ukraine had begun.

However, as early as 2:00 p.m., tactical aviation activity was being recorded again in the south of Ukraine. Air defense forces are operating in the Nikolayev region.

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Artur Zayonts

Artur Zayonts specialises in news from the frontline. A historian by education, Arthur has always sought to bring depth and context to his journalistic work.