Rescue operations have been completed in Kyiv following the Russian missile attack
This is reported by Kyiv24
In the Solomianskyi district of Kyiv, a nearly two-day-long search and rescue operation has concluded at the site where a Russian missile struck a multi-story residential building on the night of June 17. This tragedy has become one of the most significant in recent times in the capital.
Scale of Destruction and Number of Victims
Ukrainian Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko reported that 23 bodies were found under the rubble at the tragedy site in the Solomianskyi district. In total, 28 people died in Kyiv as a result of the enemy attack on June 17, and over 140 individuals sustained injuries of varying severity.
“The search and rescue operation in the Solomianskyi district of Kyiv lasted more than 39 hours. Today at 19:20, rescuers completed the search work. The dismantling of the structures continues,” wrote Ihor Klymenko.
More than 400 rescuers from the State Emergency Service of Ukraine were involved in the aftermath response, along with over 200 units of specialized equipment, including emergency rescue vehicles, engineering equipment, drones, and search dogs. Rescuers managed to save two people from the rubble, and about 50 residents were evacuated from their apartments and entrances. More than 220 individuals received urgent psychological assistance, and over 300 law enforcement officers worked around the clock at the site to maintain order.
Addressing the Aftermath and Assisting the Victims
The head of the Kyiv City Military Administration, Tymur Tkachenko, emphasized that work to address the aftermath is ongoing. In the Solomianskyi district, in addition to rescuers, 80 local utility workers and nearly fifty specialists from other districts are working. So far, 4,000 cubic meters of construction debris have been removed. To restore damaged windows in residential buildings, 9,000 square meters of OSB boards, 1,000 square meters of plywood, and 3,000 square meters of polyethylene film have been used—thanks to this, 950 windows have been closed, but the volume of work remains significant.
Volunteers, law enforcement officers, psychologists, and representatives of the Red Cross are involved in the work of the headquarters. Stationary headquarters have received over 1,000 people, and donors have distributed 500 hygiene kits and 250 hot meals. A total of 751 applications for one-time material assistance of 10,000 hryvnias from the city have been submitted, along with 49 applications for housing rental compensation, and 69 applications for the eRecovery program. Eight residents have been temporarily relocated.
In the Darnytskyi district, work is ongoing at 14 addresses, with 87 local and 19 invited utility workers involved. 855 windows from damaged buildings have been closed, and another 90 require repairs. Residents of the district have submitted 147 applications for one-time assistance and 51 for the eRecovery program. The headquarters have provided targeted support to over 1,000 Kyiv residents.
In the Shevchenkivskyi district, priority work has already been completed: 150 cubic meters of construction debris have been removed, roofs have been inspected, and temporary roofing has been installed. Residents of the district have submitted 93 applications for the payment of 10,000 hryvnias and 59 applications for housing restoration.
Less affected districts of Kyiv have provided additional specialists and equipment for assistance. According to Tymur Tkachenko, nearly 90 utility workers and over 20 units of equipment from other districts were working in the Solomianskyi and Darnytskyi districts. He emphasized:
“Everything that has been destroyed will be restored. But the 28 lives of Kyiv residents, who were caught at home by the Russian attack, cannot be returned. 142 people were injured, including 6 children.”