Kyiv Under Missile Attack: Emergency Crews Dispatched Across City Districts
Russian Missile Strikes and Emergency Response in Kyiv
Details of the Attack
Sept 24 (Reuters) - The Ukrainian capital Kyiv came under attack from Russian missiles early on Thursday and emergency crews were dispatched to three districts, Mayor Vitali Klitschko said.
Official Statements
"Explosions in Kyiv, The capital is under attack from ballistic missiles. Remain in shelters!" Klitschko wrote on Telegram.
Eyewitness Accounts
Reuters witnesses said several explosions had resounded after 1 a.m. local time. Unofficial Telegram channels showed what was described as a fire lighting up the horizon.
Casualties and Ongoing Threats
Impact on Civilians
Russian forces had maintained attacks on the city though most of Wednesday, killing two people and injuring 45, according to Klitschko.
Reporting Credits
(Reporting by Valentyn Ogirenko and Pavel Polityuk, writing by Ron Popeski, editing by Chris Reese)
