Espreso. Global

Russia attacks Ukraine with Kinzhal missiles: debris fell on children's hospital in Kyiv, air defense operates in Khmelnytskyi

11 August, 2023 Friday
13:57

In the morning, on August 11, Russian forces attacked several regions of Ukraine with missiles, explosions were heard in the capital, Kyiv and Khmelnytskyi regions

client/title.list_title

This was reported by Espreso TV. 

The Air Force warned of the launch of Kh-47M2 Kinzhal aeroballistic missiles from MiG-31K in the direction of Kyiv region at 10:04 a.m. Soon after, explosions were heard in the capital. The Kyiv Military Administration reported that air defense forces were operating in Kyiv and the region.

Situation in Kyiv

Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said that rocket fragments fell on the territory of one of the capital's children's hospitals. Later he added that there were two more places where missile debris fell in the Obolon district of Kyiv. The roof of a private house was damaged. Also in Obolon, a fragment was found in an open area in one of the cottage cooperatives. There were no casualties.

The head of the Kyiv Military Administration, Serhiy Popko, said that according to preliminary information, several pieces of debris fell on the territory of the children's hospital in Obolon district. Data on casualties and damage are being investigated. 

Later, Kyiv Military Administration spokesman Mykhailo Shamanov told KIEV24 that the Russian army attacked the capital with Kinzhal missiles, but all missiles were shot down by air defense. He also added that all information on the number of missiles would be provided by the Ukrainian Air Force later.

Ruslan Kravchenko, the head of the Kyiv Regional Air Defense Administration, thanked the air defense forces on Telegram and urged residents of the region not to ignore the air raid alarm and take cover.

"Thank our air defense forces! No hits to critical or residential infrastructure were recorded in the region. There is no information on casualties or falling wreckage. I appeal to every resident of the region: do not ignore the air raid alarms! Take shelter," he said.

The Kyiv Military Administration's telegram channel noted that during the latest air attack in the capital, debris fell in the Dniprovskyi and Obolonskyi districts. 

"In the Obolon district of the city, debris fell on the territory of a children's hospital. There was no damage, no fire and no casualties. Debris was also found in one of the residential areas of the district. Emergency services examined the situation. The fire has been extinguished," the post reads.

The situation in Khmelnytskyi region

The first deputy head of the Khmelnytskyi Regional Military Administration, Serhiy Tyurin, wrote that air defense is operating in Khmelnytskyi.





 
Tags:
Read also:
  • News
2025, Tuesday
4 February
21:45
Gimli robotic complex joins Ukraine's army, aiding in evacuation and resupply
21:30
Exclusive
When could Ukraine hold elections after the war? Lawyer explains
21:12
Ryanair plans to resume flights to Lviv, Kyiv 4-6 weeks after war ends
20:57
Black Sea tankers wreck: IMO holds Russia responsible
20:40
"Don't let them drain resources": military commander reacts to Trump
20:23
Polish Military Institute of Armament Technology, Ukrainian NAUDI agree to cooperate
20:07
Exclusive
USAID funding freeze: Expert Riabtsev on potential risks for Ukraine’s energy sector
19:51
Exclusive
Trump's proposal to get rare metals from Ukraine is political move – analyst
19:35
"We are open to U.S. investments": Zelenskyy responds to Trump's statement on rare earth elements
19:08
Ukraine to introduce mandatory psychological aid training for doctors – First Lady
19:02
Updated
Russian ballistic missile strike on Ukraine’s Izyum kills 5, injures 52
18:50
Exclusive
Ukrainian forces may have to withdraw from Chasiv Yar – military analyst
18:33
Von der Leyen urges EU to find "most creative way" to use Russian assets for Ukraine
18:15
Exclusive
Western weapons can now strike deep into Russia, but new problem emerges
17:54
U.S., Ukraine did not discuss elections before 2025 — Ambassador Markarova
17:34
Updated
"The situation is critical": IAEA chief visits key substations vital for Ukraine's nuclear power plants
17:14
Russian national hockey team banned from 2026 World Championship
16:55
Ukraine’s HIV response at risk amid U.S. aid freeze
16:33
Support for military aid to Ukraine declines in Poland
16:15
Russia equips Gerbera foam drones with warheads
15:56
Ukraine’s parliament approves defense loan agreement with UK
15:32
Ukrainian troops release GoPro footage of repelling Russian assault, eliminating two squads
15:14
OPINION
Ukraine’s power sector withstands winter challenges, but risks remain
14:55
Ukraine’s embassy facilitates meetings between Zelenskyy, Trump teams — Ambassador
14:33
Hopes for Russian democracy met harsh reality – Ex-MP Kendzior on Ukrainian diaspora in 1990s
13:57
Review
Russian advance slows down, how Ukrainian Armed Forces approaches change. Serhiy Zgurets' column
13:35
U.S. firefighters document impact of Russian strikes in Ukraine, set to release second film
13:16
Exclusive
Ukraine takes key step in reforming Armed Forces management system – military expert
12:55
Norway provides significant aid to Ukraine but profits from war-driven revenues
12:34
Exclusive
Ukraine Russia war live map, January 15-22
Russian forces scale back assaults in Pokrovsk sector: Ukrainian officer explains why
12:14
Exclusive
Ukraine Russia war live map, January 22-29
Russian forces pushing to launch battle for Kostiantynivka, Donetsk region
11:51
Ukraine retakes positions in Kupyansk, Russian command threatens troops with execution for retreating
11:32
OPINION
Where will Putin and Trump meet?
11:15
North Korean troops no longer fighting in Russia’s Kursk region — South Korean intel
10:53
110 clashes reported at front as Russian forces launch over 6,000 attacks on Ukraine
10:34
Russian army continues to suffer heavy losses despite slowing offensive – ISW
10:13
Scholz calls Trump’s proposal to trade Ukrainian rare earths for U.S. aid "very selfish"
09:54
Russian overnight attack on Ukraine: UAV debris hits Kyiv high-rise, fires in Cherkasy
09:35
Russia loses 1,270 soldiers, 92 drones, 18 tanks in one day of war in Ukraine
2025, Monday
3 February
22:00
Nearly 63,000 people are missing in Ukraine
More news