Russia attacked Kyiv: one person killed, medical facility damaged

Attack on Kyiv January 5

According to Главком: On January 5, the Russian army launched an attack on Kyiv, resulting in one person killed and three injured. As a result of the shelling, there was a hit on the second floor of a medical facility in the Obolon district, which led to a fire.

About 50 rescuers and 10 units of firefighting equipment were working at the scene. The fire was extinguished, and 25 people were evacuated. This attack once again highlighted the threat faced by Kyiv in the context of the ongoing conflict.

Impact on the civilian population

This event illustrates the continuation of hostilities affecting the civilian population of Ukraine, despite international efforts for a peaceful resolution of the conflict. Attacks on civilian facilities, such as medical institutions, raise concerns about the safety of the population and violations of international humanitarian law.