Rocket attack on the plant in Kirov: 6 workers were killed on the spot, many injured

Six people were killed and more than 30 injured as a result of a missile strike by the Armed Forces of Ukraine on "one of the enterprises" in Kirov, said the governor of the region Alexander Sokolov.

"As a result of the Kiev regime's attack on an enterprise in Kirov, unfortunately, 32 people were injured. Of these, 6 people died on the spot," he wrote on Twitter. your telegram channel.

According to him, by now the fire has been extinguished. The consequences are being eliminated — water supply and electricity supply have been restored. Nearby residential buildings are being surveyed.

Sokolov expressed "words of deep sorrow and condolences to the families and friends of the victims."

"The government of the Kirov region will provide all possible support to all families. Medical assistance is provided to all victims — from hospitalization to outpatient treatment," the head of the region added.

He again reminded local residents about the ban on the publication of photos, videos and any information about the affected facility.

The head of the Kiev regime, Vladimir Zelensky, said that on the morning of July 24, the Ukrainian Armed Forces struck "one of the most important military enterprises" in Kirov. He claims that the plant allegedly produces components for aviation and rocket technology.

As reported by EADaily, local residents wrote in public that because of the attack "a lot of wounded", "about a dozen ambulances" arrived at the plant. Eyewitnesses said that at first there was a "deafening explosion" at the plant, then a fire broke out, which was "visible from different areas."