September 28 Attacks on Kyiv
On September 28, Russian assaults on Kyiv resulted in one fatality and 21 people wounded. The city endured almost nine hours of continuous air raid alerts. According to the Kyiv City Prosecutor's Office, these actions by Russian forces are being investigated as war crimes under parts 1 and 2 of Article 438 of the Ukrainian Criminal Code. The inquiry is being led by investigators from the Main Directorate of the Security Service of Ukraine in Kyiv and the surrounding region.
Incident Details
In Kyiv’s Holosiivskyi district, a drone strike hit an administrative building of a medical center, injuring eight individuals, including a doctor and an ambulance driver. Meanwhile, in the Shevchenkivskyi district, a strike on the building of the National Academy of Sciences caused injuries to six people and claimed the life of one woman. Additionally, seven more individuals sustained injuries in the Darnytskyi and Obolonskyi districts throughout the day.
These attacks are part of the ongoing military conflict in Ukraine, highlighting the escalating danger faced by civilians. The targeting of healthcare facilities and academic institutions underscores the severity of the situation and the urgent need for international attention to address this aggression. The investigation by the Security Service of Ukraine represents a crucial effort to hold the perpetrators accountable for these war crimes.
In light of the recent attacks on September 28, it is important to examine the ongoing threat posed by drone strikes in the capital. Just days earlier, on September 23, similar assaults resulted in two fatalities and over 30 injuries, highlighting a disturbing trend of escalating violence against civilians. For a deeper understanding of the situation and its implications, you can read more about the September 23 drone strikes here.