Russia’s new drone strikes hit Kyiv, maternity ward in Odesa, Ukraine says

Russia’s new drone strikes hit Kyiv, maternity ward in Odesa, Ukraine says

KYIV, June 10 (Reuters) – Russia launched another large drone attack on Ukraine, striking Kyiv and damaging a maternity ward in the southern port of Odesa, regional officials said early on Tuesday.

The overnight attacks follow Russia’s biggest drone strike on Ukraine on Monday – part of intensified operations that Moscow said were retaliatory measures for Kyiv’s recent attacks inside Russia.

Key Details

• Medics were called to four districts of Kyiv, including the historic Podil neighbourhood.
• Military officials reported ongoing strikes and urged residents to seek bomb shelters.
• In Odesa, a ‘massive’ drone attack targeted an emergency medical building and a maternity ward, as well as residential buildings.
• No casualties were reported at the maternity hospital; patients and staff were evacuated.
• Photos posted by officials show broken windows and damaged facades at medical and residential buildings.

Official Statements

“Enemy drones are simultaneously attacking several districts of the city. There is damage to residential buildings and fires. Rescuers are working at the sites.” – Timur Tkachenko, head of Kyiv’s military administration (via Telegram)

“Regarding the maternity hospital there were no casualties and patients and staff were evacuated.” – Oleh Kiper, governor of Odesa region (via Telegram)

Context

• The strikes are part of the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, now in its fourth year.
• Both sides deny targeting civilians, but thousands have been killed since the war began.

Conclusion

Authorities continue to assess the full scale of the damage. Humanitarian groups have called for increased protection of medical facilities and civilians as the conflict persists.

Source: Reuters