'It was a horror' — 12 killed in Kyiv and suburbs, including 6 rail workers, as Russia's barrage enters 6th day
Russia's aerial strikes on Kyiv have entered their sixth day, with at least 12 people killed and four injured in the capital and its suburbs. A rail depot was targeted, killing seven people, including six rail workers. The attacks have been described as a 'horror' and have raised concerns about the humanitarian situation in Ukraine.
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- ✓ At least 12 people have been killed in Kyiv and its suburbs
- ✓ Six rail workers were killed in the Russian strike on a Kyiv rail depot
- ✓ The Russian attacks on Kyiv have entered their sixth day
- ✓ Four people were injured in the explosions in Kyiv
What changed
The number of confirmed fatalities from the Russian attacks on Kyiv increased to 12, with six of them being rail workers, as reported by multiple sources.
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Russia's 6-day barrage on Kyiv kills 12, including 6 rail workers
Russia's aerial strikes on Kyiv have entered their sixth day, with at least 12 people killed and four injured in the capital and its suburbs. A rail depot was targeted, killing seven people, including six rail workers. The attacks have been described as a 'horror' and have raised concerns about the humanitarian situation in Ukraine.
Why it matters
The Russian attacks on Kyiv have intensified, with the city's rail network being specifically targeted. This has raised concerns about the impact on Ukraine's infrastructure and the ability to transport people and goods. The attacks have also been widely condemned by the international community. The situation in Ukraine remains volatile and uncertain.
What is confirmed
- At least 12 people have been killed in Kyiv and its suburbs
- Six rail workers were killed in the Russian strike on a Kyiv rail depot
- The Russian attacks on Kyiv have entered their sixth day
- Four people were injured in the explosions in Kyiv
Still unconfirmed
- Ireland's Aughinish Alumina, owned by Russian company Rusal, exports overwhelmingly to Russia, with the material reportedly being found in weapons used against Ukraine
What to watch next
- Further developments in the humanitarian situation in Ukraine
- International response to the Russian attacks on Kyiv
- Impact on Ukraine's infrastructure and economy
confidence 85%Sources used for this update (9)
- Reuters — Explosions heard in Ukraine's Kyiv, four people injured
- Euronews — Russian strike on Kyiv rail depot kills seven, rail chief says
- BBC — Russian strike hits rail workers in new deadly attacks on Kyiv
- Al Jazeera — Russian drone and missile barrage kills at least 12 in Ukraine’s Kyiv
- dw.com — Ukraine updates: Russia hits Kyiv for sixth straight day
- The Guardian — Russia targets Ukraine’s rail network as war enters deadly new phase
- PBS — Russia pounds Kyiv with aerial strikes, killing at least 12 people in 6th straight day of attacks
- The Kyiv Independent — 'It was a horror' — 12 killed in Kyiv and suburbs, including 6 rail workers, as Russia's barrage enters 6th day
- kyivindependent.com — Ireland foreign minister dodges question over Russian-owned alumina plant
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