Ukrainian capital Kyiv hit by airstrikes, death toll rises to 12
Xinhua News Agency, Kyiv, May 14 - The State Emergency Service of Ukraine announced on social media on the 14th that Russia launched a large-scale airstrike on the Ukrainian capital Kyiv that day, resulting in at least 12 deaths, and rescue personnel are still conducting search and rescue operations in the rubble of buildings.
Kyiv Mayor Klitschko stated that the Russian military carried out a large-scale airstrike on Kyiv using drones and missiles that morning. According to Ukrainian medical authorities, the Russian attacks have resulted in 12 deaths and 57 injuries, with 27 people hospitalized.
Ukrainian President Zelensky posted on social media that Ukraine is conducting a detailed investigation into what weapons were used in this attack by Russia. Preliminary information indicates that a building in Kyiv was struck by Kh-101 missiles.
The Russian Ministry of Defense released a statement on social media on the 14th, saying that over the past day, the Russian military has carried out large-scale strikes on Ukrainian military-industrial enterprises, as well as energy and transportation facilities used by the Ukrainian military, in response to Ukrainian attacks on Russian civilian targets.
Russian forces conducted large-scale airstrikes on Kyiv on May 14, 2023, resulting in at least 12 deaths and 57 injuries. The attacks involved the use of Kh-101 missiles and drones, targeting military and energy facilities. Rescue operations are ongoing in the aftermath of the strikes.
- Russian forces conducted airstrikes on Kyiv using drones and missiles.
- At least 12 people have died and 57 have been injured due to the attacks.
- Ukrainian President Zelensky is investigating the types of weapons used in the attack.
- The Russian Ministry of Defense stated the strikes targeted Ukrainian military and energy facilities.