Ukrainian authorities appeal to Israel to provide Ukraine with anti-aircraft systems for Russia’s Iranian kamikaze drones
The scenes of chaos that prevailed at the time of new explosions in Kyiv they show shocking new footage as rescuers, ambulances and journalists were on the streets.
18 rescued, two trapped by the Russian attacks
Eighteen rescued and two trapped in the rubble of the bombed building complex are the toll so far from the Russian drone attacks in Kyiv as announced by the mayor of the Ukrainian capital Vitali Klitschko. So far there is no information about casualties
“As a result of an attack by kamikaze drones, an explosion occurred in a residential complex in the Shevchenko district of the capital. So far 18 people have been rescued from it. According to the first information, two residents remain under the ruins. Rescue operations are underway. The extinguishing of damaged building infrastructure and the demolition of foundations continue” announced the Ukrainian mayor on telegram.
The Ukrainian air defense shot down at least 26 Iranian-made Russian drones (Shahed-136) during the night, the Ukrainian Air Force announced in the meantime. The exact number of drones that attacked the Ukrainian capital is not known, the representative of the Ukrainian air force said. The exact number of drones that attacked the Ukrainian capital is not known, the representative of the Ukrainian air force said.
His outburst Volodymyr Zelensky caused the wave of attacks in Kyiv. So far, it is not known if there are any victims.
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At the same time, authorities called on Israel to provide Ukraine with anti-aircraft systems to counter Russia’s Iranian kamikaze drones.
“The Iranian drones attacking Ukraine were probably manufactured to attack Israel. Israel knows better than anyone what it’s like to fight terrorists. We are asking Israel to give us air defense systems and defensive weapons – they are extremely important when we are dealing with terrorists.” said adviser to the Ukrainian Ministry of Internal Affairs Anton Gerashchenko.
“They wanted to hit a part of the energy infrastructure,” commented the adviser of the Ministry of the Interior. According to the data so far, the infrastructure of the network manager was hit.
Earlier, Ukrainian media released videos of Russian kamikaze drones over Kyiv at the time of the morning attack, one of the drones can be seen being shot down in one of the videos.
The mayor of Kiev Vitali Klitschko presented fragments that appear to belong to a downed Russian drone. Several residences were damaged. It is still not known if there are any casualties.
At least five loud explosions were heard early Monday morning in its capital Ukraine, Kyiv.
“I appeal to the residents of Kiev: do not go to the city center without an urgent need. Also, don’t ignore air raid warning signs. Let’s be aware and take care of our own safety! Let’s stay united!” emphasized the mayor of the city, Vitali Klitschko. In the center of the capital, traffic is blocked on several streets.
“Two more blasts stay in the shelters!” Klitso urged the residents earlier via Telegram.
Several residences were damaged. It is still not known if there are any casualties. The mayor of Kyiv displayed debris that appears to belong to a downed Russian drone.
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