U.S. State Department Condemns Massive Russian Strike on Kyiv That Killed Dozens "We condemn these strikes and extend our deepest condolences to the victims and the families of all those affected. The President recently spoke clearly about attacks on civilian areas," said State Department spokesperson Tamara Bruce. She confirmed that a U.S. citizen was among those killed in the attack on Kyiv. According to the latest official data, the death toll from the Russian strike on Kyiv during the night of June 17 has risen to 24.