In Kyiv, a man was rescued from beneath the rubble caused by destruction earlier this week
Yesterday, in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv, reports confirmed the successful rescue of a living man from the debris of a destroyed building in the Sviatoshynskyi district. According to rescue services, the man was extracted from beneath the debris resulting from a large-scale attack by Russian forces during the night of April 24, and he is currently conscious. This was made possible thanks to the persistent efforts of the rescue crew, which has been working continuously for over six hours at the site of the destruction. This significant event was announced by Pavlo Petrov, spokesperson of the Main Department of the State Emergency Service in Kyiv, during a live broadcast on the national news marathon. He stated that the man is probably around 30 years old and had been beneath the rubble for quite some time. Despite this, he managed to retain consciousness and respond to rescuers' voices. "We are carrying out this work with great responsibility, and now, after many hours under the debris, our specialists found and rescued this man. He was conscious, which greatly aided us in the search," Petrov explained. During the search operations, rescuers paused for a moment of silence to honor the victims. At that moment, the man responded to the voices of the rescuers — this was a crucial breakthrough in their operation. According to the State Emergency Service representative, this sensitivity and sense of responsibility helped maintain the chances of saving lives, as every minute was critical. The background to this tragedy was the nighttime attack carried out by Russian military forces on the Ukrainian capital. Military sources reported that on the night of April 24, Kyiv was subjected to a massive missile and artillery bombardment, as well as air defense (PVO) strikes. City authorities stated that, as of the morning, nine people had been killed and at least 63 injured, including six children and a pregnant woman. The missile strikes and shelling damaged several residential buildings and civilian infrastructure, leading to extensive destruction and human casualties. Additionally, by that morning, the number of wounded had risen to over 70. Continuous phone calls came in from the debris of a destroyed building in the Sviatoshynskyi district, where search and rescue efforts are ongoing — rescuers are trying to locate and save two more children believed to be missing. The search and rescue operation continues, with the sounds of voices and working machinery echoing through the city during this challenging but vital mission. This event serves as another grim reminder of the tragic reality of armed aggression, as well as the unwavering strength and resilience of the Ukrainian people. Despite the scale of destruction and human loss, the heroic actions of the rescuers inspire hope that even in the most difficult conditions, human life is valuable and deserving of saving.