Explosions in Kyiv and Other Ukrainian Cities Amid Russian Missile and Drone Attack
Early Monday morning, explosions were heard in Kyiv and other cities across Ukraine as Russia launched a massive missile and drone attack. Air raid sirens sounded across the country just before 6 a.m.
Impact on Kyiv
Vitali Klitschko, the Mayor of Kyiv, reported that several districts in the capital were without power. He also mentioned issues with the water supply on the city’s right bank.
Other Affected Cities
According to Ihor Terekhov, the Mayor of Kharkiv, there were also explosions in Kharkiv. Explosions were reported in Odesa, Vinnytsia, Zaporizhzhia, Kremenchuk, Dnipro, Khmelnytskyi, Kropyvnytskyi, and Kryvyi Rih.
Casualties and Damage
Ihor Polishchuk, the Mayor of Lutsk, said that an apartment block had sustained damage, resulting in one death.
Ukrainian Air Force Report
The Ukrainian Air Force initially reported the activity of 11 Russian bomber aircraft and numerous kamikaze drones heading towards cities across the country. Later, they reported another six Russian bomber aircraft in the air and the launch of multiple groups of missiles of various types.
Ukrainian Strike on Belgorod
Meanwhile, a Ukrainian strike on Belgorod killed five people and wounded 13 others, including three minors. This was reported by Regional Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov.
Incident in Kramatorsk
In a separate incident, Vadym Filashkin, the Governor of the eastern Donetsk region, reported that an overnight Russian strike had hit a hotel in Kramatorsk. Two journalists were wounded, and a third one is missing. The journalists were British, American, and Ukrainian nationals.
Doubts Revealed
Kyiv -: Kyiv is the capital city of Ukraine, a country in Eastern Europe.
Missile -: A missile is a weapon that is sent through the air to hit a target far away.
Drone -: A drone is a flying machine that can be controlled from far away, often used for taking pictures or in military operations.
Air raid sirens -: Air raid sirens are loud alarms that warn people to take cover because of an incoming attack from the air.
Kharkiv -: Kharkiv is a large city in Ukraine, known for its industry and universities.
Odesa -: Odesa is a port city in Ukraine, located on the Black Sea.
Lutsk -: Lutsk is a city in northwestern Ukraine, known for its historical sites.
Belgorod -: Belgorod is a city in Russia, close to the border with Ukraine.
Kramatorsk -: Kramatorsk is a city in eastern Ukraine, known for its machinery and equipment industries.
Journalists -: Journalists are people who report news and write stories for newspapers, TV, or online platforms.
