At 6:09 AM, Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported that the recent Russian attack resulted in 24 injuries, with 15 individuals hospitalized, four of whom are in serious condition.
Rescue teams are actively working to mitigate the aftermath of the strikes. Large fires ignited by the assault in the Obolon, Svyatoshyn, and Desnyan districts have now been localized.
Data from the interactive map SaveEcoBot indicates a significant decline in air quality across Kyiv due to the fires. Elevated levels of harmful substances have been reported in all districts of the city.
The air quality indices in numerous areas are categorized as orange and red levels of danger. The most severe conditions are observed in the Svyatoshyn district, where the AQICN index exceeds 160, well above the acceptable norm of 50.
High pollution levels are also being recorded in the Shevchenkivskyi, Obolon, Darnytsia, Desnyan, and Solomiansky districts.
Context
- The Kyiv City Military Administration reported on August 5 that a massive Russian attack damaged a system containing approximately 300 liters of ammonia in the Holosiivskyi district.
- On August 1, military expert and serviceman Oleksandr Musienko stated in an interview with Radio NV that Kyiv has effectively become a front-line city regarding air attacks from Russia.
