The number of casualties in Kyiv has risen following the morning strike by Russia.

As a result of the missile attack by the Russian Federation on Kyiv on the morning of Friday, December 20, the number of casualties has increased. A man sustained a cut wound and bruises to his limbs.

This information was reported by RBK-Ukraine citing the Telegram channel of the Kyiv City Military Administration.

According to the KCM, another person in the capital also received a cut wound and bruises. Assistance was provided on-site.

Thus, the total number of injured as a result of the missile strike is 13 individuals.

It is also known that one person, unfortunately, lost their life.

Shelling of Kyiv and the region

Russian troops continue to systematically shell Ukrainian territories, posing a serious threat to the lives and safety of the civilian population. Various types of weaponry are used for these attacks, including missile systems, artillery, drones (UAVs), and aerial bombs.

This morning, December 20, Russian forces again launched a missile strike on the capital of Ukraine - Kyiv. After the air raid alert, several explosions were heard in the capital.

Later, the Kyiv City State Administration released information and images of the destruction caused by this shelling.

It is worth noting that during this attack, the St. Nicholas Church in the Holosiivskyi district of Kyiv was damaged. Windows were shattered in the historic building, and stained glass windows fell out.

For more on the attack on Kyiv and its consequences - read the article from RBK-Ukraine.