According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs, as of Tuesday evening, June 17, a total of 12 people have been confirmed dead due to massive attacks by the RF: 10 in Kyiv and 2 in Odesa.

 "As of 5:30 PM, 12 people have died as a result of overnight Russian strikes in Ukraine. Among them, 10 were in Kyiv and 2 were found under the rubble in Odesa.  Unfortunately, operational data can frequently be updated. During search and rescue operations, body parts may be discovered that are initially counted as separate casualties. Final confirmations are provided by forensic experts after analysis in a mobile DNA lab".  – stated the head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Ihor Klymenko 

The Minister noted that rescuers and police are continuing to work at the sites of the strikes on residential infrastructure.

The rescue operation is ongoing at two locations in Kyiv. There are still people under the rubble, so efforts will not cease until everyone is found, – assured Klymenko.