Video captures the aftermath of new deadly strikes on civilian areas in Kyiv.
Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, endured a new round of strikes on residential areas on Tuesday morning, according to videos verified by The New York Times. Initial reports indicated that four people had died, Mayor Vitali Klitschko said on Telegram.
Local officials reported that three apartment buildings had come under fire on the northern edge of the city. Large flames were seen through windows on the middle and upper floors of one 16-story residential complex as firefighters tried to beat back the blaze.
Footage also showed older residents being rescued from the severely damaged building and others recounted being trapped inside after the strike.
“Together, we gathered our belongings and we felt the smoke coming,” a resident named Alexander, who was rescued from the building, told Reuters. “We tried to take the stairs to get out, but they were already filled with smoke. So we took the decision to stay in the apartment.”