According to Ukrainian officials, many people are believed to be trapped under the rubble of a multi-story apartment building after Russia launched a drone and heavy missile attack on the Ukrainian capital Kiev in the early morning of June 2.
Kiev Mayor Vitali Klitschko said that an apartment building in the Podilsky district of Kiev was partially collapsed after a "double" Russian attack.
Preliminary reports show that someone is trapped under the rubble" - Tymur Tkachenko, head of the Kiev city military department, wrote on Telegram.
The missile attack also hit a 24-story apartment building in the Shevchenkivskyi district, causing a fire and a fire broke out in a 9-story building in Podil after debris fell on the roof, the Kiev mayor added.
At least 8 people across the city were injured in attacks, causing power outages in 3 districts. At least 4 people died and 13 others were injured in Russian attacks on other areas.
On June 1, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned that a large-scale Russian attack was entirely possible. He added, "they are ready for that".
This warning was issued after Russia announced last week that it would begin "systematic attacks" on military facilities in Kiev.
The Russian Foreign Ministry has also warned foreign citizens, including staff of diplomatic missions and international organizations, to leave Kiev "as soon as possible".
