The death toll in Kyiv following a massive attack by the Russian Federation has risen to 30, with nearly 100 more people injured
The death toll in Kyiv following the massive Russian attack on the night of 2 July has risen to 30. Rescue workers are continuing to clear the rubble at the sites of the strikes.
The State Emergency Service has reported that three more bodies have been recovered from the rubble. The search and rescue operation is ongoing.
According to city authorities, as of the morning of 3 July, 56 injured people are being treated in the capital’s hospitals. Among them are four children and six medical staff. All those affected are receiving the necessary care.
Vitali Klitschko reported that doctors had managed to stabilise the condition of a one-year-old boy, a five-year-old girl, as well as their parents and grandmother. They remain in hospital, and doctors are noting positive progress.
Furthermore, according to the mayor, the 10-year-old boy previously reported on is believed to have been left an orphan. His parents are considered missing. The child’s grandfather is with him in hospital.
A 15-year-old girl is also currently considered missing. Forensic experts are continuing their work to identify body parts.
The State Emergency Service has clarified that the heavy shelling caused fires and the destruction of residential buildings, civilian infrastructure and other structures at 40 locations across the capital. A total of 99 people were injured.
The Darnytskyi district suffered the most damage. Two high-rise blocks and eight private houses were damaged there. Rescue workers are continuing search operations and clearing rubble at three locations. In the Obolon district, a fire in some warehouse premises has been brought under control.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that emergency rescue operations in Kyiv are ongoing at three locations. According to him, a significant portion of the rubble has already been cleared, but 10 people remain unaccounted for.
“The search operation will continue for as long as necessary,” Zelenskyy said.
