After the night attack by the Russian Federation, nine people may remain under the rubble of a building in Kyiv - SES

In Kyiv, after a massive Russian attack, search and rescue operations continue; up to 9 residents may still be trapped under the rubble of a building. This was reported by the head of the State Emergency Service, Andriy Danyk, as conveyed by UNN.

According to the head of the State Emergency Service, people may remain under the debris. Therefore, rescuers are working at several active locations, using heavy engineering equipment, deploying service dogs, and employing technical search tools. 

Danyk added that rescue units had prepared for a possible strike in advance. The previous evening, fire and rescue units were moved from their permanent deployment sites, which allowed them to quickly begin operations after the attack.

"We knew about the strike, we were preparing for the strike. The previous evening, we moved all our rescue and fire units from their permanent deployment sites. They were already ready," said the head of the State Emergency Service.

He noted that it was the rapid deployment of units that made it possible to quickly involve forces in eliminating the consequences of the strike.

What is the situation now in the capital at the site of the Russian strikes 

Currently, heavy engineering equipment is working at one of the locations. Rescuers continue to clear the rubble and search for people.

"Heavy engineering equipment is working here now, we are continuing the search. We understand that there are still people in the rubble. Of course, we hope until the very last that someone is alive," reported the head of the State Emergency Service.

According to him, preliminary estimates suggest up to nine people may be under the rubble. At the same time, the exact number of people remaining under the debris can only be determined after the work is completed.

The head of the State Emergency Service added that the work will continue non-stop, including at night, as the risk of a repeated strike remains.

"We understand perfectly well that the enemy may launch a repeated strike. Therefore, the work will continue non-stop, including at night," he said.

In total, over 600 firefighters and rescuers are working in Kyiv after the attack. Four locations remain active, with units being moved between them as needed.

Service dogs have been involved in the search operations, working to find both living people and the deceased. Rescuers are also using vibrophones.

"In parallel, we are actively using technical search tools — vibrophones. In the first hours, every half hour we stopped work, placed vibrophones, and listened for people in the rubble," he explained.

Context

On the night of July 2, Russia launched a massive combined attack on Ukraine. According to the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the enemy used 74 missiles of various types and 496 drones. The Russians chose Kyiv as the main direction of the strike. Air defense forces neutralized 524 aerial targets: 48 missiles and 476 UAVs.

According to city authorities, damage was recorded in almost all districts of the capital. The residential building in the Darnytskyi district suffered the most destruction. As of the morning, 13 dead and 86 injured were known, with 70 people hospitalized. Among the hospitalized were children.

Due to the consequences of the attack, July 3 was declared a Day of Mourning in Kyiv. Flags on municipal buildings are to be lowered, and it is also recommended to do so on buildings of state and private ownership. Entertainment events in the capital are prohibited on this day.

During the night air raid alert, 52,500 people took shelter at Kyiv Metro stations, including nearly 4,500 children. The Kyiv City State Administration noted that this is the highest rate of sheltering the population in the metro during a night alert in recent years.

Reminder

The Russian attack in Kyiv has claimed the lives of 21 people. 85 people were injured, including 2 children.