The number of victims and injured is still unknown.
On the morning of Monday, October 10, the Russian invaders staged a massive attack on the cities of Ukraine. Kyiv also came under attack.
Rocket attack on Kyiv
First, residents of the capital reported that three explosions had thundered in Kyiv. There were also photos and videos with heavy smoke in one of the areas.
Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko confirmed the explosions in the Shevchenko district.
“Several explosions in the Shevchenko district – in the center of the capital. All services are on their way. Details later,” the Telegram message says.
In addition, the Minister of Digital Transformation Mikhail Fedorov wrote on his Twitter about the rocket attack on the center of Kyiv.
Later, the press secretary of the State Emergency Service of Kyiv, Svetlana Vodolaga, in a commentary to Suspіlny, reported on the victims and the injured.
“There are injured and dead as a result of several hits in Kyiv in different places. The information is being specified,” the message says.
European Union Ambassador to Ukraine Matti Maasikas published a photo from the scene of the incident in Kyiv, which shows a serious fire – cars are burning.
The moment of the attack on Kyiv was broadcast live by the BBC.
According to journalists, two rockets hit Kyiv – one of them fell on Volodymyrska Street near the monument to Hrushevsky. The blow fell on the road, where at that moment there were civilian cars.
Because of the explosions, all underground metro stations in Kyiv are working as shelters. The movement of trains on the red line is suspended.
“The interchange station Teatralnaya – Golden Gates is also temporarily closed,” the Kyiv City State Administration said in a statement.
The resumption of the work of the subway will be announced later.
After the explosions, residents of Kyiv reported interruptions in electricity and the Internet.
It will be noted that another rocket hit a playground in one of the districts of Kyiv.
As of 08:45, eight people were killed and 24 injured as a result of the shelling in the Shevchenkovsky district, six cars caught fire and more than 15 cars were damaged. 30 people and six pieces of equipment of the State Emergency Service were involved.
Social networks publish a video of the explosion near the so-called “Klitschko bridge”. It is not known at this time if the structure was damaged.
The Minister of Culture and Information Policy of Ukraine Oleksandr Tkachenko said that as a result of the shelling of the center of Kyiv, the building of the Philharmonic Society, the museums of Khanenko and Shevchenko were damaged.
Does the railway station work in Kyiv
Ukrzaliznytsia reported that the central railway station was damaged by an explosion. The movement of trains continues, disembarkation and boarding of trains is carried out through underground passages.
“The windows of the building of the central station in Kyiv were damaged by the blast wave, but the station is working, disembarking and boarding trains is carried out through the western and eastern underground passages, which simultaneously serve as a shelter,” the report says.
Ukrzaliznytsia also warned of a possible delay of trains in the western direction due to damage to the contact network.
“Reserve diesel locomotives are already preparing to ensure continuous movement,” the press service said.
It is reported that 6 missiles were shot down over the Kyiv region. Two – between Zdvizhevka and Borodyanka, and 4 – near the villages of Sinyak and Gavrilovka. According to the Buchansk mayor, there were no casualties, as well as damage to the infrastructure, fragments of rockets fell into the forest.
While the Russians are terrorizing the Ukrainians, residents and guests of Kyiv, who are waiting for the air raid at the Nyvky metro station, are singing.
As of 12.00, the press secretary of the State Emergency Service of Kyiv, Svetlana Vodolaga, said that rescuers were working at six points where Russian missiles hit. As a result of the attack, in advance, 5 people died, 47 were injured, as well as 12 people were rescued and 24 people were evacuated from damaged houses.
Explosions in the Dnieper
Several explosions thundered several explosions. Smoke rises from the city.
At least five explosions were heard during the air raid. According to preliminary data, there are arrivals. According to eyewitnesses, a fire started after the explosion. In particular, it is reported about the “arrival” of the rocket in the suburbs.
Later, photos of the consequences of the strike on the Dnieper appeared. Nearby is a badly damaged passenger bus.
Explosions in Zhitomir
“Sounds of explosions in Zhytomyr! Don’t come out of hiding!” – the message says.
Explosions in Khmednitsky
It is also known about the sounds of explosions in Khmelnitsky.
“Explosions were heard in the Khmelnitsky region. Air defense is working. Take care of yourself! Stay in shelters!” – wrote the head of the Khmelnytsky OVA Sergey Gamaly in his Telegram channel.
According to “Suspilne Khmelnytsky“, power supply has disappeared in some microdistricts of the city.
The mayor of the city announced a blow to the infrastructure, due to which there is no electricity supply in the city, electric transport does not work, water supply is suspended, and traffic lights do not work.
Explosions in Lviv
Explosions thundered in Lviv and the region on the morning of October 10. Power went out in some areas of the city.
Explosions in the city were also confirmed by Mayor Andrei Sadovoy. According to him, air defense is working on the city.
Meanwhile, Lviv Telegram channels report massive problems with energy supply.
The head of the Lviv OVA, Maxim Kozitsky, said that a hit on energy infrastructure facilities was recorded.
“Officially: strikes were recorded on energy infrastructure facilities in the Lviv region. More information will come in due course,” the message says.
He urged the inhabitants of the Lviv region to remain in shelters. There is a threat of new missile strikes. At the same time, local residents report problems with electricity and communications in the region.
Later, the mayor of the city, Andrei Sadovoy, said that due to the lack of electricity, the work of the city’s thermal power plants was temporarily suspended. Because of this, there is no hot water.
In addition, a third of the city’s traffic lights also do not work, so after the end of the alarm, traffic controllers will work at the intersections.
As of 11:00 am, Kozitsky said that 15 rockets had attacked the Lviv region. Some of them shot down air defense.
Explosions in Kharkov
Kharkiv Mayor Igor Terekhov said that three arrivals in Kharkiv were previously recorded. The strikes hit an energy infrastructure facility. In some areas of the city, electricity was lost, there is no water supply.
At the same time, he pointed out that the specialists of regional energy companies and public utilities are doing everything possible to restore the normal life of Kharkov.
Explosions in Odessa
Explosions in Odessa are reported by local Telegram channels. According to preliminary data, air defense is working. There is information about the use of drones by the invaders.
Later it became known that in the Odessa region, air defense shot down three missiles and five Iranian “mopeds”. As reported in the OVA, the danger of air strikes still remains, combat work is underway.
Explosions in the Sumy region
Explosions were heard in Konotop. The chairman of the Sumy OVA urged not to write about the places of arrival and to remain in shelters.
In all districts of the Sumy region of Ukraine, problems with light
Explosions in Poltava
The head of the OVA, Dmitry Lunin, said that in the Poltava region, after the explosions, there were interruptions in electricity and water. All relevant services are running.
Explosions in Krivoy Rog
Air defense works in Krivoy Rog. According to the head of the military administration Alexander Vilkul, there are downed missiles.
After 12:00 he reported that there was no electricity and water in the Ternovsky and partially Pokrovsky districts of the city due to the destruction of the energy infrastructure facility.
“Preliminary conclusions of the survey – somewhere we will turn it on quickly, somewhere – longer, the algorithm is clear, the plan for eliminating the accident has been put into effect. We remain calm, we are working, a lot needs to be done. Water supply will be organized by tank trucks,” the report says.
Explosions in Ivano-Frankivsk
The head of the Ivano-Frankivsk OVA, Svetlana Onishchuk, said that Russian missiles hit critical infrastructure in the region.
“Officially: strikes on critical infrastructure in the region have been recorded,” the statement said.
She urged residents of the Ivano-Frankivsk region to stay in shelters, as there is a threat of new missile strikes. Also, the head of the OVA asks not to distribute “no photos, videos and assumptions” so as not to help the enemy.
At about 13:30, the mayor of the city of Galich in the Ivano-Frankivsk region of Ukraine reported shelling of the area of the Burshtyn thermal power plant, which connects Ukraine with Hungary, Romania and Slovakia. From it comes the export of electricity to Europe.
Zelensky’s reaction to the Russian attack
President Volodymyr Zelensky reacted to the massive rocket attack on Ukraine.
“For the 229th day, they are trying to destroy us and wipe us off the face of the earth. In general. To destroy our people who sleep at home in Zaporozhye. To kill people who go to work in the Dnieper and Kyiv,” the message says.
He recalled that an air alert had been announced throughout Ukraine.
“There is a missile hit. Unfortunately, there are dead and wounded. I beg you: do not leave shelters. Take care of yourself and your loved ones. We hold on and will be strong,” the president summed up.
Later, Zelensky addressed the Ukrainians after a massive rocket attack.
“It’s a hard morning. We’re dealing with terrorists. Dozens of missiles, Iranian Shaheeds. They have two targets. Energy facilities are all over the country. Kiev and Khmelnytsky regions, Lviv and Dnipro, Vinnytsia, Frankivshchyna, Zaporozhye, Sumy region, Kharkiv region, Zhytormyrshchyna, Kirovohrad region, South.
They seek panic and chaos, they want to destroy our energy system. The second target is people. They deliberately chose such a time and such goals in order to cause more harm,” the president said.
He urged Ukrainians to stay in shelters and follow safety rules.
“And always remember that Ukraine was before this enemy appeared, Ukraine will be after him,” the President summed up.
Also, the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Valery Zaluzhny spoke about the situation in Ukraine and said that the air defense system shot down 41 missiles out of 75 fired in Ukraine.
“The armed forces are doing everything possible to protect citizens,” the commander-in-chief summed up.
In addition, a map of massive Russian strikes on Ukraine appeared on the network.
Deputy Minister of Defense of Ukraine Anna Malyar said that missile attacks on Ukraine were carried out from the regions of the Caspian Sea and Nizhny Novgorod.
She noted that the Russians from 6:20 am to 11:15 am launched 83 missiles on the cities of Ukraine, 43 of which were shot down by the air defense system.
Yury Ignat, a representative of the Air Force Command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, said that on the morning of October 10, the Russian military hit Ukraine with Kh101, Kh555 high-precision missiles, which are launched from strategic bombers from the Caspian region, and also use Kalibr missiles from the Black Sea, Iskander, “S -300” and “Tornado”.
The reaction of the US Embassy in Kyiv to the Russian attack
The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv called on citizens of the country who are on the territory of Ukraine to leave the country when it is safe to do so due to Russian strikes that pose a direct threat to the civilian population and civilian infrastructure
