A day after Moscow accused Ukraine of being responsible for an explosion on a bridge linking Crimea to Russia, missile strikes on “several” Ukrainian cities, including the capital Kyiv, resulted in the deaths and injuries of people on Monday, according to the country’s presidency.
“Ukraine is being hit by missiles. According to information on social media, strikes have been reported in numerous places around our nation. Kyrylo Tymoshenko, the deputy head of the president’s office, advised the populace to “remain in shelters.” “.
During Monday morning rush hour, beginning about 8:15 am local time (05:15 GMT), AFP reporters in Kyiv heard a number of powerful explosions.
On June 26, Russia launched its most recent attack on Kiev.
A local AFP reporter reported that smoke was emerging from a sizable hole at the impact location and that one of the rockets had hit close to a playground.
A number of neighbouring trees and benches were scorched by the explosion, and numerous ambulances had arrived.
The nation’s capital is being attacked by Russian terrorists! On social media, Vitali Klitschko, the mayor of Kiev, added that the city centre had been affected by the strikes.
“It is best to stay home today if there is no pressing reason to travel. Do not visit the capital today, I am also pleading with the suburbanites.”
Videos shared on social media showed black smoke spouting above a number of metropolitan neighbourhoods.
“Air raid warnings are still being heard all around Ukraine… Sadly, there are also casualties and injuries. Volodymyr Zelensky, the president, pleaded with people not to leave the shelters on social media, charging that Russia wanted to “wipe us from the face of the Earth.”
“Look for your loved ones and yourself. Let’s persevere and show courage.
Bridge Attack
The attacks happened a day after Moscow attributed the explosion on the bridge connecting Crimea with Russia, which killed three people, to Ukraine.
The Crimea bridge bombing on Saturday was referred to as a “terrorist attack” by Russian President Vladimir Putin, who added that the Ukrainian secret services were the “writers, perpetrators, and sponsors.”
