The death of four civilians and injuries to another 13 people in Kyiv are the consequences of a major overnight attack by Russian occupiers
During the night from June 22 to 23, residents of the Ukrainian capital witnessed another large-scale and destructive shelling by Russian forces. According to official data from the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the State Emergency Service, the outcome of this nighttime assault was tragic human losses — four civilians were killed, and another 13 received various injuries. As reported by Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko, the attack was of a combined nature, involving the use of several types of weapons and equipment, which significantly complicated efforts to eliminate its consequences. He stated that during the night mobilization, rescuers saved ten people, including two children and a pregnant woman. This once again highlights the human aspect of the tragedy and the desperate attempts to save those caught in the shelling. According to the State Emergency Service, "The cleanup of the nighttime strike on the city is ongoing; all services are working. Information is being clarified." This means that restoration work on the damaged infrastructure is still in progress, and official data may be supplemented and clarified in the coming days. The background of the events indicates that the night of June 23 became yet another episode in a series of massive attacks by Russian occupation forces. According to city officials and military sources, Kyiv was affected in various districts: residential buildings were damaged, business centers destroyed, metro stations and other strategic objects targeted by the enemy, which significantly complicates the lives of residents and creates additional difficulties with evacuation and recovery. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko confirmed that at least five residents were affected by the nighttime attack, and the city is already operating in an enhanced mode to eliminate the consequences and assist those affected. He stated that the current focus is not only on restoring damaged infrastructure but also on supporting citizens who lost their homes or sustained injuries. This is yet another vivid manifestation of one of the main threats to Ukrainian society — the ongoing missile and artillery shelling by Russian forces testing Kyiv's unity and resilience. Official sources emphasize that the authorities will continue doing everything possible to protect the population, restore damaged facilities, and ensure the safety of citizens. We are experiencing losses, but Ukrainians remain unwavering in their determination to resist the enemy and rebuild the country. As investigations and recovery efforts from this night’s attack continue, the Ukrainian society once again receives a boost toward unity and resilience in the fight for its independence and security.