A Russian air attack on Kyiv and its region has resulted in the deaths of two people, making it the first reported civilian fatalities in Russian strikes on the Ukrainian capital this year. The attack, which occurred overnight, targeted a medical facility in Kyiv’s Obolonskyi district, setting it ablaze and injuring a woman. Twenty-five people were evacuated from the scene.
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Emergency responders found a body inside the facility after extinguishing the fire. The region’s governor, Mykola Kalashnyk, reported that Russia also hit towns and villages across the Kyiv region, damaging homes and critical infrastructure, and killing a civilian in the Fastiv district.
There has been no immediate comment from Russia regarding the attack. Both sides deny targeting civilians in their attacks, with Russia claiming to strike military targets and Ukraine stating that civilians and civilian infrastructure are often hit.
The attack is part of the ongoing nearly four-year-old war between Russia and Ukraine, with both countries exchanging accusations of targeting civilians. The international community continues to monitor the situation, with many calling for a peaceful resolution.
The Ukrainian capital has been repeatedly attacked by Russian missiles and drones, with the latest attack marking a somber beginning to the new year. The region’s residents are left to deal with the aftermath, including power outages and damage to critical infrastructure.
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