A recent Russian assault on Kyiv has resulted in injuries to turtles and crocodiles at the city’s zoo. Dedicated staff promptly administered care to the affected animals, ensuring their safety. Fortunately, no animals have died in the incident.
According to the Kyiv City State Administration (KCSA), damage was also reported to several structures within the zoo, including the primate and bird sections, the winter garden dome, the aquatic terrarium, the hay storage facility, the northern entrance area, and various exotic plants within the winter garden.
As a result of the attack, the northern entrance and parking areas are temporarily closed to visitors, who are advised to enter through the central entrance. Despite these disruptions, the majority of Kyiv Zoo remains operational.
In the broader context, Ukrainian Air Force reports indicate that on the night of July 2, Russian forces launched 74 missiles and 496 drones across Ukraine. Air defense systems successfully intercepted 48 missiles and 476 drones. The primary focus of this massive assault was Kyiv, resulting in at least 20 fatalities and 85 injuries, as described by the city’s mayor, Vitali Klitschko, who characterized the attack as the most extensive thus far. President Volodymyr Zelensky noted that damage occurred at over 20 locations in the city as a result of the strikes.
