The Russians launched a missile attack on Kyiv: the Okhmatdyt Children's Hospital is on fire in the capital

Okhmatdyt Children's Hospital. Photo: Volodymyr Zelenskyy

On Monday, June 8, Russia attacked Kyiv — a missile hit the premises of the National Children's Specialized Hospital «Okhmatdyt».

This was announced by the mayor of Kyiv Vitalii Klitschko in Telegram.

The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, announced that today Ukraine was fired upon by more than 40 missiles of various types.

In particular, falling debris was recorded in Solomianskyi, Dniprovskyi, Darnytskyi, Sviatoshynskyi, Desnianskyi, Shevchenkivskyi and Holosiivskyi districts.

«All services are involved in order to save as many people as possible. And the whole world must use all its determination to finally put an end to the Russian strikes. Murders are what Putin brings. Only together we can bring real peace and security, - Volodymyr Zelenskyy wrote.

Okhmatdyt Children's Hospital. Photo: from social networks

"Okhmadit» Children's Hospital. Photo: from social networks

Okhmatdyt Children's Hospital. Photo: from social networks

As reported in KMVA, as of 11:36 a.m., five dead and 11 injured were previously known. The mayor of the capital Klitschko added that 6 victims were hospitalized.

Oleksandr Vilkul, the head of Kryvyi Rih RMA, said that several rockets were hit in the city, including the administrative building of an industrial enterprise. 10 dead and 31 wounded are already known.

«Fu***rs conducted a massive rocket attack on the city of Kryvyi Rih. Several hits. Including the administrative building of the industrial enterprise. Liquidation of the consequences is ongoing. Previously, 10 people died, 31 wounded are already in the hospital, 10 of them are serious.»

All emergency, utility and medical units are working.