Injured toll in Vinnytsia rises to 20 following March 24 Russia attack – city council

The number of people injured in Vinnytsia due to a massive drone attack by Russia on March 24 has risen to 20, the press service of the Vinnytsia City Council reported, citing Mayor Serhiy Morhunov.

"As of now, 71 damaged households have been recorded in Vinnytsia as a result of the attack. According to Morhunov, 20 people were injured, seven of whom have been hospitalized," the city council reported on its Telegram channel and official website on Wednesday.

Damage was sustained by Kindergarten No. 13 (broken windows, damaged walls), the Sadovsky Academic Music and Drama Theater, and the summer theater premises in the park.

"Yesterday, utility workers were on-site until late evening. As of Tuesday evening, March 24, the city council received reports of property damage in 35 private houses, broken windows in apartments of 7 high-rise buildings, and damage to common areas in 4 high-rise buildings. On Tuesday, crews addressed all reported broken windows in the high-rise buildings. However, as of this morning, the number of reports regarding damaged property has increased," added acting Director of the Housing Department Oleksandr Sytnyk.

It is noted that municipal services are assisting in liquidating the consequences of the attack. Damaged windows in 17 high-rise apartments and two private houses were promptly covered with plastic sheeting.

Three commissions are operating in Vinnytsia to record property damage. Residents whose property was damaged will receive additional financial support from the hromada budget.

Earlier, it was reported that 13 people were injured (including 2 in critical condition and 4 in moderate condition) and one person was killed in Vinnytsia region on March 24.