- Russian missiles target Kyiv on first day of school year
- The attack damaged a water treatment plant, a metro station entrance used as a shelter, two schools, and a university
- Ukraine’s military reported destroyed 22 cruise and air ballistic missiles
Russian missiles target Kyiv on first day of school year
Russia fired a barrage of missiles at Kyiv on Monday, just hours before thousands of children returned to school for the first day of the academic year. The attack damaged a water treatment plant, a metro station entrance used as a shelter, two schools, and a university, according to Mayor Vitali Klitschko.
Ukraine’s military reported that its air force destroyed 22 cruise and air ballistic missiles. Local authorities said three people were injured by debris from the intercepted missiles.
Despite the assault, schools in Kyiv marked the first day of the new school year with celebrations. Teachers and parents aimed to maintain a sense of normalcy, greeting smiling students with music and flowers.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called the first day of school “one of the most important days of the year” and praised the resilience of the Ukrainian people. He stated that the continued operation of schools and universities amid the conflict demonstrates the country’s strength.
During the strikes, all of Ukraine was placed on high alert, and Poland, a neighbouring NATO member, deployed aircraft to secure its airspace.
