Kyiv experienced its deadliest Russian attack of the year, with search operations concluding at a destroyed nine-story building and the death toll rising to 30. The attacks also caused power outages in six regions and damaged the Kyiv Zoo.
The Kyiv Zoo is not only ensuring the safety and health of its inhabitants during wartime but has also become an oasis, offering refuge to animals and bringing joy to people, striving to maintain an illusion of normal life.
A large-scale Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv resulted in at least 18 deaths and 90 injuries, causing widespread damage to residential buildings, infrastructure, and even the city zoo. Kyiv's mayor declared a day of mourning following what was described as one of the most massive attacks on the capital.
Staff at the Kyiv zoo are utilizing stoves and generators to ensure the safety and warmth of animals, including lions, camels, and Ukraine’s only gorilla, amidst winter conditions and ongoing warfare.
The Kyiv Zoo continues to ensure the safety and health of its inhabitants during wartime, serving as an oasis that offers refuge to animals and brings joy to people, striving to maintain an illusion of normal life despite the ongoing conflict.