Kyiv attack: Death toll rises to 14 Including a child

Reuters

The death toll from the missile and drone strikes on Kyiv on Thursday has risen to 14, including a six-year-old child. More than a 100 people were injured in the bombardment on 31 July. That's according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

In his nightly address, Zelenskyy said rescue teams continue to work to locate those trapped under the rubble. According to the Interior Ministry, more than 1,200 police officers and rescuers were involved in the operation.

The President highlighted that among the injured are 14 children, marking the largest number of children harmed in a single attack on the city since Russia’s full-scale invasion began.

Zelenskyy also praised the efforts of emergency workers and others assisting on the ground, stating they are “restoring life after Russian strikes.”

The President offered his condolences and assured support for the families of the deceased.

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