Russia kills 2 in Kyiv in New Year’s drone attack

The death toll from the Russian shelling of Kyiv on January 1 has increased. So far, 2 victims have been reported, according to the head of the Kyiv City Military Administration, Tymur Tkachenko.

According to him, the aftermath of the Russian strike on the capital has been underway since the morning.

“Unfortunately, we already have 2 killed. My condolences to the families and friends” stated Tkachenko.

The rescue operation in the Pecherskyi and Sviatoshynskyi districts continues.

Russian attack on Kyiv

On New Year’s Eve, Russian troops attacked Kyiv with drones. In particular, there were fires in the Pecherskyi district, for example, the roof of the National Bank building was on fire in Kyiv due to the attack by the Shahed.

One woman was reported to have been injured. Later, the number of victims in Kyiv gradually increased to 7 people, and a woman’s body was found under the rubble in Pecherskyi district. 2 pregnant women were among the victims.

Read all about the consequences of the Russian attack on Kyiv on January 1 in RBC-Ukraine’s report.