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Kyiv in the lens of documentary filmmakers Viacheslav Ratynskyi and Pavel Florescu after a massive Russian missile attack

21.3.2024
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The first massive missile attack on the capital in 44 days. On the morning of March 21, Russian troops carried out another act of terror against Ukrainians. Enemy missiles came from the north, the main target of attack was Kiev. Ukrainian at night Air ForceDestroyed 31 missiles — 2 ballistic missiles and 29 cruise missiles.

The consequences of the massive missile attack of the Russians on Kiev. March 21, 2024. Photo by Vyacheslav Ratynsky

The air alarm lasted almost three hours. All enemy targets were shot down, but debris damaged houses and cars in three districts of the capital: Podolsk, Shevchenkivskyi and Svyatoshynskyi.

Kiev in the morning after a massive rocket attack by Russians on Kyiv. March 21, 2024. Photo by Vyacheslav Ratynsky

As of 9 am in the morning DSNSThey stated that the number of victims is 13 people, including one child. Four people were hospitalized. Fortunately, no one died. Information about the victims is being clarified.

Rescuers evacuate Kiev residents after a massive rocket attack by Russians on Kyiv. March 21, 2024. Photo by Vyacheslav Ratynsky

IN Kyiv City Military Administrationreported the consequences of falling debris of downed enemy missiles. IN Shevchenkivskyi district found the warhead of a Russian missile near an apartment building and an administrative building. Specialists of the State Emergency Service recovered part of the rocket with the help of special equipment.

Part of a Russian combat missile in the middle of a residential quarter of Kiev. March 21, 2024. Photo by Vyacheslav Ratynsky

Also in Shevchenko district, a high-rise building was damaged, a fire broke out in several apartments. Rescuers evacuated residents. Elsewhere in the area, cars caught fire, and windows were damaged in some houses by the blast waves.

Uproar in Kyiv due to massive missile attack by Russians. March 21, 2024. Photo by Pavlo Florescu

Baby cries in mother's arms after massive missile attack by Russians on Kyiv. March 21, 2024. Photo by Vyacheslav Ratynsky

IN Svyatoshynskyi districtalso recorded damage to a high-rise building and burning cars, in addition, debris partially damaged the building of a preschool educational institution.

Rescuers eliminate a fire in Kiev caused by a massive missile attack by Russians. March 21, 2024. Photo by Pavlo Florescu

The consequences of the massive missile attack of the Russians on Kiev. March 21, 2024. Photo by Vyacheslav Ratynsky

IN Podilskyi districtdebris fell on the territory of non-residential buildings, where a fire also broke out.

Rescuers eliminate a fire in Kiev caused by a massive missile attack by Russians. March 21, 2024. Photo by Pavlo Florescu

A policewoman patrols near a building that was damaged after a massive rocket attack by Russians on Kiev. March 21, 2024. Photo by Vyacheslav Ratynsky

177 rescuers and 38 units of fire and rescue equipment worked on the ground, as well as law enforcement officers, medics and psychologists.

The project is implemented thanks to support IWM Documenting Ukraine.

The material was worked on:
Researcher of the topic, author of the text: Vera Labych
Bildeditor: Vyacheslav Ratynskyi
Literary Editor: Julia Foutei
Site Manager: Vladislav Kuhar

The first massive missile attack on the capital in 44 days. On the morning of March 21, Russian troops carried out another act of terror against Ukrainians. Enemy missiles came from the north, the main target of attack was Kiev. Ukrainian at night Air ForceDestroyed 31 missiles — 2 ballistic missiles and 29 cruise missiles.

The consequences of the massive missile attack of the Russians on Kiev. March 21, 2024. Photo by Vyacheslav Ratynsky

The air alarm lasted almost three hours. All enemy targets were shot down, but debris damaged houses and cars in three districts of the capital: Podolsk, Shevchenkivskyi and Svyatoshynskyi.

Kiev in the morning after a massive rocket attack by Russians on Kyiv. March 21, 2024. Photo by Vyacheslav Ratynsky

As of 9 am in the morning DSNSThey stated that the number of victims is 13 people, including one child. Four people were hospitalized. Fortunately, no one died. Information about the victims is being clarified.

Rescuers evacuate Kiev residents after a massive rocket attack by Russians on Kyiv. March 21, 2024. Photo by Vyacheslav Ratynsky

IN Kyiv City Military Administrationreported the consequences of falling debris of downed enemy missiles. IN Shevchenkivskyi district found the warhead of a Russian missile near an apartment building and an administrative building. Specialists of the State Emergency Service recovered part of the rocket with the help of special equipment.

Part of a Russian combat missile in the middle of a residential quarter of Kiev. March 21, 2024. Photo by Vyacheslav Ratynsky

Also in Shevchenko district, a high-rise building was damaged, a fire broke out in several apartments. Rescuers evacuated residents. Elsewhere in the area, cars caught fire, and windows were damaged in some houses by the blast waves.

Uproar in Kyiv due to massive missile attack by Russians. March 21, 2024. Photo by Pavlo Florescu

Baby cries in mother's arms after massive missile attack by Russians on Kyiv. March 21, 2024. Photo by Vyacheslav Ratynsky

IN Svyatoshynskyi districtalso recorded damage to a high-rise building and burning cars, in addition, debris partially damaged the building of a preschool educational institution.

Rescuers eliminate a fire in Kiev caused by a massive missile attack by Russians. March 21, 2024. Photo by Pavlo Florescu

The consequences of the massive missile attack of the Russians on Kiev. March 21, 2024. Photo by Vyacheslav Ratynsky

IN Podilskyi districtdebris fell on the territory of non-residential buildings, where a fire also broke out.

Rescuers eliminate a fire in Kiev caused by a massive missile attack by Russians. March 21, 2024. Photo by Pavlo Florescu

A policewoman patrols near a building that was damaged after a massive rocket attack by Russians on Kiev. March 21, 2024. Photo by Vyacheslav Ratynsky

177 rescuers and 38 units of fire and rescue equipment worked on the ground, as well as law enforcement officers, medics and psychologists.

The project is implemented thanks to support IWM Documenting Ukraine.

The material was worked on:
Researcher of the topic, author of the text: Vera Labych
Bildeditor: Vyacheslav Ratynskyi
Literary Editor: Julia Foutei
Site Manager: Vladislav Kuhar

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