Another body recovered from rubble in Kyiv. Death toll rises to 19

Destruction in Kyiv following the russian federation's attack on July 6. Photo: Kyiv State Emergency Service

In Kyiv, the death toll from the massive attack by the aggressor state of russia on the night of July 6 has risen to 19 after emergency responders recovered another body from the rubble.

It was reported by the State Emergency Service of Ukraine.

“In Kyiv, the death toll from the Russian strike on the night of July 6 has risen to 19,” the statement said.

Rescuers recovered another body from the rubble in the Darnytskyi District.

ADVERTISING

Meanwhile, rescue efforts continue.

As the Ukrainian News agency earlier reported, on the night of Monday, July 6, the aggressor country, the russian federation, launched a massive attack on Kyiv with missiles and drones, resulting in widespread destruction in the capital.

Air defense forces managed to shoot down 363 aerial targets, but none of the 23 “Iskander-M”/S-400 ballistic missiles or the six hypersonic “Zircon”/“Onyx” anti-ship missiles were shot down.

Tuesday, July 7, has been declared a Day of Mourning in Kyiv and the Kyiv region in memory of the victims of the russian occupiers’ massive attack on the capital.

ADVERTISING
Top news