Massive Russian Attack Hits Kyiv: Casualties Reported as Hospitals and Schools Struck
Kyiv faced one of its worst attacks in months during a massive nine-hour nocturnal assault, according to regional reports. The strikes killed 15 people, heavily damaged residential infrastructure, and struck a children’s hospital and a school, prompting appeals for further help.
The Scale of the Destruction and the Limits of Air Defense
The night raid overwhelmed local interception layers during a prolonged operation that spanned nine hours. According to reporting from Aktuálně.cz, the defense was powerless against the rockets. TN.cz confirmed that the strikes claimed at least 13 victims, while iROZHLAS noted that Kličko reported the war has damaged 4,000 residential buildings.
Novinky reported that critical civilian infrastructure, including a children’s hospital and a school, took direct hits during the bombardment. The intensity of the engagement triggered high-alert postures across NATO member states, according to TN.cz.