Air defense operates in Kyiv, drone debris falls in several districts
Air defense continues to operate in the capital (Illustrative photo: Getty Images)
Russia is attacking Ukraine with drones during the night of February 22-23. In several districts, drone debris has been recorded falling and causing a fire, according to the Telegram channel of Kyiv Military Administration chief Timur Tkachenko and Kyiv Mayor Vitalii Klitschko's channel.
As of 11:20 p.m. Kyiv time, debris from a Russian attack drone fell in an open area in the Pecherskyi district.
"Windows of a nearby non-residential building were damaged, but no casualties were reported. The threat remains," the message from Tkachenko stated.
About 10 minutes later, Klitschko reported that debris from an enemy drone had been found on the territory of the M. Hryshko National Botanical Garden. Emergency services were already working at the scene, but there was no information on casualties then.
Later, at 12:05 a.m. Kyiv time, Tkachenko reported that a fire had broken out in the Holosiivskyi district of Kyiv due to the crash of an enemy drone. Information on casualties was being clarified.
As of 12:21 a.m. Kyiv time, another instance of falling Russian drone debris has been recorded.
"Debris from a drone fell in the Darnytskyi district, causing a fire. A private house and several vehicles were damaged. Information on casualties is being clarified," he wrote.
Enemy attacks on Kyiv are ongoing. Explosions can still be heard, and Klitschko has warned about air defense operations.
"In the Darnytskyi district, where drone debris fell, three private houses and several cars were damaged. Emergency services are on-site. So far, no one has sought medical assistance," Klitschko reported.
