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Death toll from russian strike in Darnytskyi District of Kyiv rises to twenty-four

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  • As of May 15, the death toll in the Darnytskyi District has risen to 24.
  • Dog handlers have already searched 2,800 square meters of the area.
  • Nearly 400 people have received psychological assistance.
A strike on a house in the Darnytskyi District. Photo: State Emergency Service of Ukraine
A strike on a house in the Darnytskyi District. Photo: State Emergency Service of Ukraine

In the Darnytskyi District of Kyiv, cleanup efforts are underway following a large-scale missile and drone attack launched by the enemy on the night of May 14. As of 6 a.m. on May 15, the death toll in the district had risen to 24, including three children, according to the State Emergency Service.

Rescue workers are working around the clock at the site of the destroyed building, clearing debris and searching for those missing.

To date, dog handlers have already searched 2,800 square meters of the area, and municipal services have removed over 3,000 cubic meters of building debris. Nearly 400 people affected by the attack received psychological assistance at the scene of the tragedy.

In total, 47 people were injured in the capital as a result of this shelling, including two children. Thanks to the prompt actions of rescue services, 30 residents were saved. The search and rescue operation continues, as the scale of the destruction remains significant.

As the Ukrainian News agency earlier reported, the russian occupation army continued its massive air attack overnight. From 6:00 p.m. on May 13 to 8:00 a.m. on May 14, the occupiers launched nearly 700 UAVs and 56 missiles of various types.

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Most of the drones and missiles were directed at Kyiv. In the Darnytskyi District of the capital, a missile strike destroyed an apartment building, trapping people under the rubble.

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