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Ukraine under attack: the aftermath of the Russian missile attack on Kyiv in the photographs of documentary filmmakers

7.2.2024
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Rescuers pull people out from under the rubble, medics help the wounded, and those lucky enough to survive watch their 18-story home burn with sadness and pain in their eyes. This morning on February 7 appeared to the residents of Kiev because of another massive attack by the Russians.

On the morning of February 7, an air alarm sounded throughout Ukraine. Six regions were under attack by the Russians, almost the largest number of missiles flew to the capital.

An 18-storey building on Zabolotnoho Street in Kyiv is on fire. February 7, 2024. Photo by Vlada Liberova

February 7, 2024. Photo by Konstantin Liberov

February 7, 2024. Photo by Vyacheslav Ratynsky

Medics, rescuers and police assist an injured resident of a high-rise building. February 7, 2024. Photo by Vlada Liberova

A person died near a high-rise building in Kyiv. February 7, 2024. Photo by Pavlo Florescu

In the Golosiivskyi district of Kiev, as a result of the attack of the Russian Federation, there was a fire in the 18-storey building: there was a fire between the 10th and 15th floors. Mayor Vitaliy Klichko reported the hospitalization of six people. Among them is a pregnant woman.

Rescuers extinguish a fire damaged service station building in Kyiv. February 7, 2024. Photo by Pavlo Florescu

The two-storey building of the service station also caught fire. The area of the fire is approximately 800 square meters. On the basis of one of the nearby schools, a headquarters was organized for carrying out emergency and rescue work.

High-voltage cables are damaged in the Desnyansky district. Because of this, some of the inhabitants were left without light. In the Dnipro district, the wreckage of the downed rocket damaged two high-voltage lines.

Due to the fall of a Russian rocket, a huge crater formed in Kyiv and damaged high-voltage lines. February 7, 2024. Photo by Vyacheslav Ratynsky

Power engineers work at the crash site of a rocket in Desnyansky district. February 7, 2024. Photo by Vyacheslav Ratynsky

As of 14:30 in Kyiv City Military Administration reported four dead. Also, as a result of the missile strike, 40 people were injured of varying severity. Data on those affected is updated.

In addition, at least 10 private and one apartment building, as well as outbuildings and cars, as well as outbuildings and cars, were damaged in the Buchansky and Fastiv districts of Kyiv region.

The Russians attacked Mykolaiv. Two dozen private houses and the gas network were damaged there. Mayor of Mykolaiv Oleksandr Sienkevych reported the death of one man. In Kharkov and the region, the Russians launched S-300 guided missiles. Locals heard at least five blows. Three people were injured. The Russians also visited a municipal enterprise in the Dnipropetrovsk region, and in the Lviv region - at an industrial facility in the city of Drohobych.

February 7, 2024. Photo by Vyacheslav Ratynsky

February 7, 2024. Photo by Konstantin Liberov

February 7, 2024. Photo by Konstantin Liberov

February 7, 2024. Photo by Vyacheslav Ratynsky

The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces told more about the work of the military Valeriy Zaluzhnyi. He noted that he managed to destroy 44 enemy air targets: 29 missiles, as well as 15 attack UAVs. In total, since the beginning of the day, the occupiers have used 64 means of air attack.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy also responded to a massive attack. He stressed that all services are working to overcome the consequences of terrorism. The President expressed his condolences to those who lost loved ones and thanked everyone who cares about our safety, rescues and helps people.

The project is implemented thanks to support IWM Documenting Ukraine.

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

Rescuers pull people out from under the rubble, medics help the wounded, and those lucky enough to survive watch their 18-story home burn with sadness and pain in their eyes. This morning on February 7 appeared to the residents of Kiev because of another massive attack by the Russians.

On the morning of February 7, an air alarm sounded throughout Ukraine. Six regions were under attack by the Russians, almost the largest number of missiles flew to the capital.

An 18-storey building on Zabolotnoho Street in Kyiv is on fire. February 7, 2024. Photo by Vlada Liberova

February 7, 2024. Photo by Konstantin Liberov

February 7, 2024. Photo by Vyacheslav Ratynsky

Medics, rescuers and police assist an injured resident of a high-rise building. February 7, 2024. Photo by Vlada Liberova

A person died near a high-rise building in Kyiv. February 7, 2024. Photo by Pavlo Florescu

In the Golosiivskyi district of Kiev, as a result of the attack of the Russian Federation, there was a fire in the 18-storey building: there was a fire between the 10th and 15th floors. Mayor Vitaliy Klichko reported the hospitalization of six people. Among them is a pregnant woman.

Rescuers extinguish a fire damaged service station building in Kyiv. February 7, 2024. Photo by Pavlo Florescu

The two-storey building of the service station also caught fire. The area of the fire is approximately 800 square meters. On the basis of one of the nearby schools, a headquarters was organized for carrying out emergency and rescue work.

High-voltage cables are damaged in the Desnyansky district. Because of this, some of the inhabitants were left without light. In the Dnipro district, the wreckage of the downed rocket damaged two high-voltage lines.

Due to the fall of a Russian rocket, a huge crater formed in Kyiv and damaged high-voltage lines. February 7, 2024. Photo by Vyacheslav Ratynsky

Power engineers work at the crash site of a rocket in Desnyansky district. February 7, 2024. Photo by Vyacheslav Ratynsky

As of 14:30 in Kyiv City Military Administration reported four dead. Also, as a result of the missile strike, 40 people were injured of varying severity. Data on those affected is updated.

In addition, at least 10 private and one apartment building, as well as outbuildings and cars, as well as outbuildings and cars, were damaged in the Buchansky and Fastiv districts of Kyiv region.

The Russians attacked Mykolaiv. Two dozen private houses and the gas network were damaged there. Mayor of Mykolaiv Oleksandr Sienkevych reported the death of one man. In Kharkov and the region, the Russians launched S-300 guided missiles. Locals heard at least five blows. Three people were injured. The Russians also visited a municipal enterprise in the Dnipropetrovsk region, and in the Lviv region - at an industrial facility in the city of Drohobych.

February 7, 2024. Photo by Vyacheslav Ratynsky

February 7, 2024. Photo by Konstantin Liberov

February 7, 2024. Photo by Konstantin Liberov

February 7, 2024. Photo by Vyacheslav Ratynsky

The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces told more about the work of the military Valeriy Zaluzhnyi. He noted that he managed to destroy 44 enemy air targets: 29 missiles, as well as 15 attack UAVs. In total, since the beginning of the day, the occupiers have used 64 means of air attack.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy also responded to a massive attack. He stressed that all services are working to overcome the consequences of terrorism. The President expressed his condolences to those who lost loved ones and thanked everyone who cares about our safety, rescues and helps people.

The project is implemented thanks to support IWM Documenting Ukraine.

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

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