Russian Drone Assault on Kyiv & Odesa: Casualties and Damage
Intense aerial attacks hit Kiev and Odessa, according to Ukraine's reports.
Get the latest on the Russian air attack on Ukraine's cities, Kyiv and Odesa.
The Attacks
Russia unleashed a series of drone and missile attacks on Ukraine's cities early Monday, according to reports. Timur Tkachenko, the head of Kyiv's military administration, confirmed the assault on Kyiv via Telegram, stating that residential buildings were damaged and fires had erupted. Kyiv's Mayor, Vitali Klitschko, reported 4 districts were attacked around midnight. The city's historic Podil district was amongst those affected.
In addition, a significant drone attack occurred in the southern port city of Odesa, claiming two lives and injuring ten others. The city's mayor, Hennadiy Trukhanov, reported that residential buildings and a maternity ward were struck. However, no injuries were reported at the maternity ward.
Deaths and Injuries
At least eight lives have been lost, with numerous casualties reported. Kyiv accounted for one death and four injuries. Odesa saw the death of two people, while nine others were injured. Furthermore, five deaths and 19 injuries were reported in front-line regions.
Damage report
The focus of the attacks was on civilian infrastructure, with residential areas in Kyiv sustaining the brunt of the damage. In Odesa, a maternity hospital was hit, and an emergency medical center was struck.
Ukraine's Military Response
Ukraine's air force neutralized 277 drones and all seven missiles launched by Russia.
International Reactions
Ukraine's President, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, called for strong international actions against Russian aggression. He emphasized the need for concrete action from the U.S. and Europe to bring pressure upon Russia for peace.
In a Nutshell
- Norway deported 2,500 refugees to Belarus, sparking controversy and humanitarian concerns[3].
- At least 8 people died, with numerous injuries, during the Russian drone and missile strikes on Ukraine[1][2].
- Kyiv and Odesa bore the brunt of the attacks, with the majority of the damage inflicted on civilian infrastructure[1][2].
References
[1] ntv.de, gut/lar/dpa/AFP/rts[2] Kyiv Independent[3] AP News
- Attack on Ukraine
- Ukraine
- Russia
- Drones
- Vitali Klitschko
- Kyiv
- Odesa
- International Reaction
- Amidst the escalating tensions, the European Union's Commission has been asked to submit a proposal for a directive on the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to ionizing radiation, given the ongoing war-and-conflicts and political instability.
- As the crisis in Ukraine deepens, global politics are heavily influenced by the international reactions to the attacks on Ukrainian cities like Kyiv and Odesa, often becoming a prominent topic in general news discussions.
