Multiple Areas in Ukraine's Capital Kyiv Hit by Ballistic Missile Attacks
Xinhua News Agency, Kyiv, July 19 (Reporter Li Dongxu) At 1:25 AM to 1:48 AM local time on the 19th, Xinhua reporters in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv heard three rounds of intense and powerful explosions. The Ukrainian military stated that the Russian military launched multiple ballistic missiles towards Kyiv from Bryansk and Kursk regions.
The Ukrainian Air Force posted on social media that Russian ballistic missiles were coming from multiple directions, including the north, east, and southeast, reminding Kyiv residents to take precautions.
Kyiv Mayor Klitschko posted on social media that several buildings in the city's Desnyanskyi, Shevchenkivskyi, Sviatoshynskyi, and Solomianskyi districts were hit and caught fire, and staff from the Ukrainian State Emergency Service and medical personnel were rushing to the attack sites for rescue.
Russian forces launched multiple ballistic missiles at Kyiv, resulting in intense explosions in several districts between 1:25 AM and 1:48 AM on July 19. The Ukrainian Air Force reported the attacks originating from Bryansk and Kursk regions, urging civilians to seek shelter. Emergency services are responding to the incidents across the city.
- Russian forces launched multiple ballistic missiles at Kyiv from Bryansk and Kursk regions.
- Explosions were reported in several districts of Kyiv including Shevchenkivskyi and Sviatoshynskyi.
- Ukrainian Air Force confirmed the missile attacks and warned civilians to take cover.