Russia hit Mykolaiv with a missile: three people were killed, including a child

In the evening of July 19, the Russian army attacked Mykolaiv.

The explosion occurred at 5:14 p.m., NikVesti reports.

A few minutes later, the mayor of Mykolaiv confirmed that there had been an explosion in the city. Later, Oleksandr Sienkevych said that the blow hit a residential area of the city.

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As of 5:27 p.m., the head of Mykolayiv RMA Vitalii Kim reported that medics had arrived at the scene.

It should be noted that the air alert in the region was announced at 16:51.

At 5:10 p.m., the Air Force reported the movement of a missile in the Mykolayiv region.

Updating

5:46 p.m.: There is a victim in Mykolaiv as a result of a flight over the city, the mayor reports.

There are also victims, damage to the residential sector. All necessary services are working.

18:10. In a comment to NikVesti, Vice Mayor Vitalii Lukov said that as of now, three victims are known at the place of arrival, among them a child.

Russia struck Mykolaiv on July 19, 2024, photo: NikVesti

Russia struck Mykolaiv on July 19, 2024, photo: NkVesti

Russia struck Mykolaiv on July 19, 2024, photo: NikVesti

There are remains of a child at the place of arrival. Her body was torn apart by an explosion, the correspondent of NikVesti reports.

About 10 people are currently in hospital with varying degrees of injuries.

We will remind, in the afternoon of July 18, the Russian army hit the territory of Mykolaiv region with a ballistic missile.