During the night of August 5, Ukraine was subjected to a large-scale attack by the Russian Federation. Enemy forces used ballistic missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles, striking both Kyiv and the surrounding regions. Rescue services are operating at heightened readiness, dealing with the aftermath of the strikes and extinguishing fires.
Massive Fires in the Kyiv Region
Particular attention is drawn to footage released by the State Emergency Service (SES). The images show large-scale fires engulfing significant areas. Flames are raging across the territories of logistics and warehouse complexes, industrial enterprises, as well as commercial facilities.
Emergency service personnel are actively conducting firefighting operations in several districts:
- Fastiv District: A fire broke out at the site of a decommissioned enterprise in the village of Kalynivka following a direct hit.
- Bucha District: Here, the fire has engulfed the territories of large logistics complexes.
Rescuers continue to battle the flames, attempting to localize the fire sources and prevent the spread to neighboring facilities. The situation remains tense, and information regarding the exact damage is being verified.
Situation in Kyiv: Casualties and Injured
The capital of Ukraine also became a target of the night attack. A series of loud explosions heard in the city signaled the start of the ballistic missile strike. According to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko, the consequences of the attack have resulted in casualties and injuries.
At this moment, the following figures have been recorded:
- Total injured: 24 people.
- Hospitalized: 15 people.
- In critical condition: 4 injured.
- Deceased: 1 person.
Medical personnel are providing aid to the wounded, while city services are clearing debris and assessing damage to infrastructure. Information regarding casualties and injuries in the Kyiv region, as well as other consequences of the attack, continues to be updated.
