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Russian Attack on Kyiv: Residential Building in Podil Partially Destroyed – People Trapped

A massive Russian missile attack on Kyiv in the early hours of July 6 partially destroyed a residential building in the Podil district. Mayor Vitali Klitschko said people are trapped on the upper floors and fires have broken out.

Russian Attack on Kyiv: Residential Building in Podil Partially Destroyed – People Trapped
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A massive Russian missile attack on Kyiv in the early hours of July 6 partially destroyed a residential building in the Podil district. Mayor Vitali Klitschko said people are trapped on the upper floors and fires have broken out.

The Russian army attacked Kyiv overnight on July 6 with numerous ballistic missiles and other air attack weapons. The Podil district was hit particularly hard: debris impact partially destroyed a residential building. According to Mayor Vitali Klitschko, people are trapped on floors seven through nine. Rescue operations are underway.

Other districts also sustained damage. In Holosiiv district, a fire broke out on the premises of a non-residential building, and a warehouse also caught fire. In Darnytsia district, debris hit a commercial building. A garage complex was also damaged. Authorities are currently gathering information on possible casualties. The air raid warning was issued shortly after 1 a.m. as missiles approached the capital. There was also a drone alert at times.

Source: 24tv.ua