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Massive Russian Strikes Hit Kyiv Overnight, Killing at Least 12

FRANCE 24 EnglishSeptember 5, 20251 min4,086 views
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Nationwide Russian Strikes

  • 🎯 Russia launched a nationwide attack overnight, targeting several regions across Ukraine.
  • ⚑ Explosions were reported in Nepo, Zaporizhzhia, and the Melitopol region, with railway infrastructure being a specific target in the latter.
  • ⚠️ Several trains experienced delays or detours due to the attacks on infrastructure.

Kyiv Bears the Brunt

  • πŸ’₯ The capital city, Kyiv, and its surrounding Oblast experienced the most severe impact of the overnight strikes.
  • 🏒 In Kyiv, 20 locations were reportedly targeted, with the most intense strikes occurring in the Darnitsky and Lukan areas.
  • πŸ—οΈ A five-story apartment building in Darnitsa suffered significant destruction to one of its staircases.

Rescue Efforts and Casualties

  • πŸ†˜ Rescue workers are actively working to extract people from the rubble of the destroyed apartment building.
  • πŸ™ Three individuals have been pulled out alive, but there are fears that many more may be trapped and potentially unrecoverable.
  • πŸ’” The strikes resulted in at least 12 fatalities and dozens of injuries, according to Ukrainian authorities.
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