Ukraine: Emergency services respond to airstrikes in Dnipro, Kryvyi Rih, and Kyiv, July 8 /update 2

Emergency services are responding to the aftermath of airstrikes targeting several areas of Ukraine, July 8. At least 40 missiles of various types reportedly hit the cities of Dnipro, Kryvyi Rih, and Kyiv.

Kyiv was reportedly hit twice through the morning and early afternoon of July 8; reports indicate that at least ten explosions occurred in the city, including in the Solomyanskyy, Holosiivskyy, Dniprovskyy, Darnitskyy, and Desnyanskyy districts. Several residential and commercial buildings, including the Okhmatdyt Children's Hospital, were reportedly damaged. At least three electrical substations were also damaged. A second strike occurred on Dniprovskyy District's Raisi Okipnoi Street shortly after the first aerial attack, damaging a medical center. Kyiv authorities report that at least 10 people have been killed and 35 injured.

In Kryvyi Rih, an undisclosed industrial facility was hit. At least 10 deaths and 47 injuries were reported. In Dnipro, a high-rise residential building and nearby vehicles were reportedly struck. Emergency services have confirmed the strikes killed one person and injured 12 others.

Increased security is likely near the damaged areas as emergency services continue to respond to the strikes. Localized transport and road travel disruptions are likely near the affected areas, and further strikes might occur.