**Kyiv Under Massive Russian Ballistic and Drone Attack**
On the night of June 6, Russia launched a massive attack on Kyiv, using a combination of ballistic missiles and drones. The attack caused damage to several areas, with fires breaking out in multiple districts.
According to Kyiv Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko, enemy drones entered the city from the direction of Vyshgorod and Boryspil. He also reported that medics were called to the Solomianskyi district, and a brigade was heading to the scene.
The Head of Kyiv City Military Administration, Timur Tkachenko, said that falling debris from enemy drones was recorded in Solomianskyi, Holosiivsky, and Darnytsky districts. He also reported that fires broke out in residential buildings in Holosiivskyi and Solomianskyi districts due to the falling debris.
**Fires and Damage**
A fire was reported on the 17th floor of a residential building in Darnytskyi district. In addition, fires broke out in Holosiivskyi and Solomianskyi districts as a result of the falling debris. Tkachenko warned that emergency power outages were possible in some neighborhoods on the left bank.
A civilian infrastructure facility in the Holosiivskyi district was also hit by the attack, causing damage to the area near a gas station. The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that ballistic missiles were launched towards Kyiv, and that Russian cruise missiles entered the airspace of the Chernihiv region heading towards the capital.
**Casualties and Damage Assessment**
According to the mayor, three people have been injured in the capital, with two being hospitalized by doctors and one treated on the spot. The attack caused significant damage to a regular educational institution in the Solomyanskyi district, and a residential building was hit in the same area.
**Analysis: Largest Attack on Ukraine**
This attack is believed to be the largest carried out by Russia on Ukraine in one night as of today. The scale of the attack is massive, with reports indicating that up to 108 to 195 missiles were launched against Kyiv. This includes a range of ballistic and cruise missiles, including Kinzhals, Kalibr, Iskander-M/K, X-101, Kh-59/69, Kh-22, Onyx, Zircon, and Oreshnik.
The attack on Kyiv highlights the ongoing threat posed by Russia to Ukraine’s capital city. The use of ballistic missiles and drones demonstrates the sophistication and capability of Russian forces in launching a coordinated attack on a major urban area.
As the situation continues to unfold, it is clear that this attack will have significant consequences for the people of Kyiv and Ukraine as a whole. The international community must continue to support Ukraine in its efforts to defend itself against Russia’s aggression.
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