In the morning of Wednesday, February 7, Russian occupiers carried out a brutal attack on Ukraine, launching cruise missiles. The strike hit several Ukrainian cities, including Kyiv.
Explosions in Kyiv
Local media reports explosions in Kyiv and its suburbs. Witnesses note a series of blasts in the capital.
Mayor’s Response
Mayor Vitali Klitschko confirmed this information, emphasizing that Kyiv has an air defense system in place.
«Explosions in the city. Air defense is active. Stay in shelters!» — stressed Klitschko.
Updates
Updated at 7:43. Explosions were felt again in Kyiv. Mayor Klitschko called on people to stay in shelters until the alert is lifted.
Updated at 7:52. Klitschko noted that a medical crew was called to the Dniprovsky district after the explosion in Kyiv. Details will be provided later.
Updated at 8:01. According to Kyiv City State Administration, debris falling was recorded in the Dniprovsky district of the capital due to the missile strike on Kyiv. Emergency services are heading to the scene.
Updated at 8:09. Klitschko noted that the fire and rescue brigade is heading to the Holosiivsky district, where there is reportedly a fire in a building.
Updated at 8:29. A high-rise building is on fire in the Holosiivsky district due to enemy attack. In the Dniprovsky district of the capital, there are currently two casualties. Medical assistance was provided to them on the spot.
