Russian drone attack hits Kyiv, Ukraine: Strikes and fires reported in Solomianskyi district
Russia attacked Kyiv on January 12 (photo: Getty Images)
As a result of a Russian drone attack on January 12, a strike on a non-residential building and falling debris near a residential building were recorded in Kyiv's Solomianskyi district, Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported.
Consequences in the Solomianskyi district
According to operational data as of 7:55 a.m., two damage sites were recorded in the district:
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Non-residential development: A fire broke out as a result of a direct drone strike. Firefighters have currently localized it.
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Residential sector: Debris fell near a residential building. The blast wave damaged the window glazing, and a fire also broke out.
All emergency services are working at the scenes. Information on casualties is currently being clarified, the Mayor of Kyiv noted.
Russian attacks on Ukraine
A temporary traffic scheme continues to operate on the left bank of the capital. Instead of trams and trolleybuses, passengers will be transported by substitute bus routes.
Ukrainian cities continue to stabilize the energy system after the massive attack. At the same time, a series of explosions was heard in Russia and in temporarily occupied territories: an oil depot and a number of strategic facilities were hit by drones.
In addition, on the night of January 12, Odesa came under an enemy attack, as a result of which an infrastructure facility and residential buildings were damaged.
According to the head of the Odesa Regional Military Administration, Serhii Lysak, power outages occurred in part of the Perysyp district due to the shelling. Specialists are currently working to restore electricity to residents' homes.
