Russia’s missiles kill 17, injure 44 others in Ukraine
At least 17 persons were killed and 44 others were injured in Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine after Russia launched ballistic missiles and drones attack in the city.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky disclosed this on Wednesday via his X handle.
“As of now, 44 people have been reported injured in the massive Russian strike on Kyiv and the Kyiv region. Another 17 people, tragically, were killed,” he wrote.
Mr Zelensky condoled with those who lost their families in the strike, adding that it was a heavy strike – 24 ballistic missiles, four Zircon/Oniks missiles, and another 115 drones, a significant number of them jet-powered.
The Peoples Gazette reported on July 2 that Russian forces killed about 13 persons in Kyiv, following a drone and missile attack in Kyiv city.
The president said the main targets of the attack were warehouse facilities belonging to civilian businesses.
He added that the infrastructure and a railway station were also attacked.
“Ballistic missile interceptors could have saved the lives of those killed today. It is very important that our partners understand that delays in supplying them or an unwillingness to provide anti-ballistic systems, lead directly to such horrific casualties and destruction,” he added.
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