As of 5:30 p.m., 5 people have died as a result of Russia today's large-scale attack on Ukraine. At least 127 other people were injured.
In Ukraine, the number of dead and injured is increasing after the attack by Russia on January 2
The State Emergency Service of Ukraine has updated information on the number of victims of today's large-scale air attack by the enemy.
As of 5 p.m. the total number of victims in Ukraine increased to 127. 5 people died, says the statement of the State Emergency Service.
In addition, it is indicated that the liquidation of fires at two sites in the Podilsk district of Kyiv is still ongoing.
According to rescuers, work on dismantling the emergency structures of a residential building, destroyed by Russia, is still continuing in Kharkov.
According to the latest data, at least two people were killed in the capital. Two more victims were found in the Kyiv region.
In Kharkiv, as of the evening, one person died and 52 were injured.
16 people were taken to hospitals, 2 of them — children, and two adults are receiving outpatient treatment. 12 hospitalized victims have shrapnel injuries to their limbs, upper bodies, faces, and heads of various degrees of severity. Three victims are in serious condition, 9 are in moderate and mild condition.
Russia's missile attack on Ukraine on January 2: what is important to know
The Russian army attacked Ukraine with 99 missiles. The Ukrainian air defence forces destroyed 72 air targets.
In particular, it was possible to shoot down 10 out of 10 Kh-47M2 Kinzhal aeroballistic missiles, 59 out of 70 Kh-101/Kh-555/Kh-55 cruise missiles and 3 out of 3 Kalibr cruise missiles.
In addition, the Russians directed 35 Shahed attack drones at the civilian population. All of the enemy targets were eliminated.
Kyiv, the Kyiv region and the city of Kharkiv were hit by the enemy.
Fires broke out in two multi-story residential buildings in Kyiv’s Solomyansk district.
Kharkiv was attacked by Iskander mobile short-range ballistic missile system. About 25 objects of civil infrastructure and multi-storey buildings were destroyed in the city.
