Ballistic shelling of Kyiv: The Kyiv City Military Administration and rescuers report casualties, while Klitschko denies the claims (photo included).
In the morning, the Russian Armed Forces launched missile strikes on Kyiv. At least 8 missiles, including "Kinzhal" and "Iskander/KN-23", were fired. This was reported by the Kyiv Regional Military Administration.
"Around 07:00, the Russian Armed Forces executed a combined missile strike on Kyiv. It is likely that the enemy used air-launched ballistic missiles 'Kinzhal' from MiG-31K aircraft and ballistic missiles of the 'Iskander/KN-23' type. As a result of this strike, debris was recorded falling in 3 areas of the city," the statement said.
In the Holosiivskyi district: an office building, road surface, and a gas pipeline were damaged, leading to subsequent gas leakage; 5 vehicles caught fire. According to preliminary data, one person was injured.
There is also damage to the facade of an office building, which caused a roof fire, and destruction occurred on the 15th floor (there may be people trapped). Preliminary reports indicate that 2 individuals were injured and hospitalized.
In the Solomianskyi district: a fire broke out in a non-residential building due to falling debris. The fire has been extinguished. No casualties have been reported.
In the Shevchenkivskyi district: a fire erupted in an area of non-residential development. Information is being clarified. Reports of debris falling in the Dniprovskiy district have not been confirmed after inspection. Operational reports are being updated.
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The Mayor of Kyiv, Vitali Klitschko, reported that at least 7 people were injured as a result of the enemy attack. Two of them were hospitalized. According to medical personnel, there are currently no fatalities.
As a result of the enemy attack and damage to the heat supply line in the Holosiivskyi district, 630 residential buildings, 16 medical institutions, 17 schools, and 13 kindergartens are currently without heating. Teams from "Kyivteploenergo" have already begun working to address the consequences of the extensive damage.
Due to the debris from the missile, seven residential properties on Antonovycha Street, 70 have been disconnected from gas supplies in Kyiv.
"Kyivgaz" reported that the relevant services are working to restore the utilities.
Meanwhile, the State Emergency Service reported one fatality in the Holosiivskyi district of the city.
We remind you that on December 20, the Russian Armed Forces attacked Kyiv with missiles and launched a massive artillery strike on Kherson. It was also reported that the shelling of Kherson is linked to the Russian Armed Forces' attempt to break through in the area of the Antonivskyi Bridge.