13 killed so far in Russian attack on Kiev, many buildings turned into debris; People spent the night in metro stations

Russia Missile Attack Kyiv Latest News In Hindi: The ongoing tension between Russia and Ukraine has once again reached a very violent turn. On Thursday night, Russia launched a major attack on Ukraine’s capital Kiev with ballistic, cruise missiles and deadly drones. This attack shook the entire capital and loud explosions continued to be heard for several hours.

According to official figures, at least 13 people have lost their lives and more than 90 have been seriously injured in this attack. Zelensky said that Russia fired more than 70 missiles in this attack on Ukraine, about half of which were ballistic missiles. Along with this, they also attacked with about 500 drones.

Thousands of people hiding in metro stations

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and other local officials issued a warning as soon as the attack began. Fearing Russian missiles, thousands of civilians took shelter in various metro stations in the city to save their lives. Kyiv Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko called the attack a ‘catastrophic enemy attack’ while appealing to residents to stay in safe places. Have agreed.

Huge devastation in residential areas

According to the Kyiv City Military Administration, heavy damage was recorded in about 30 locations in the city. The attack mainly targeted residential buildings and civilian infrastructure. Interior Minister Ihor Klimenko said at least 20 residential buildings were badly damaged across the city.

Scene of devastation in many districts:

Shevchenikovsky District: A hotel and two five-storey residential buildings were damaged here. Apart from this, the injured also include a paramedic whose condition is very critical.

Desnyansky District: Here some part of a nine-storey building collapsed, in which many people are feared buried.

Holosiivsky District: During the attack, a massive fire broke out on the roof of a 16-storey high building here. After which the relief operation is going on.

The response to the aftermath of Russia’s attack is still ongoing in Kyiv: first responders are clearing the rubble, searching for people, and providing assistance. Damage has been reported at more than 20 sites across the city, most of them ordinary residential buildings. There… pic.twitter.com/rtfrS1gFVU

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Ukraine demanded air defense

Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andriy Sibiha described this night as ‘Night of Terror’ Stating this, he has appealed for immediate help from the international community and its allies. He requested the allied countries not to delay the supply of missiles and defense systems to strengthen Ukraine’s air defense system.

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Sibiha further said that Ukraine is exercising its right of self-defense under Article 51 of the UN Charter and that the Russian attacks cannot be justified in any way. Nearly 500 personnel and 100 special vehicles, including helicopters, have been deployed for rescue operations following the attack. Officials fear that as the work to remove the debris increases, the death toll may increase further.