Drone attack in Kyiv causes fire and destruction - Preliminary data
Illustrative photo: Aftermath of the drone strike on Kyiv (Getty Images)
As a result of the Russian UAV attack in Kyiv, preliminary reports indicate a fire and destruction in several districts. Emergency services are already heading to the sites, according to the head of the Kyiv City Military Administration, Tymur Tkachenko.
The official stated that, according to preliminary reports, the fire caused by the Russian drone attack occurred in the Holosiivskyi district of the capital.
"Preliminary reports indicate that as a result of the debris from the downed UAV, a fire was detected in a non-residential building in the Holosiivskyi district," the head of the Kyiv City Military Administration wrote.
He also informed that appropriate services are heading to the site.
"Stay in shelters until the all-clear," urged the head of the Kyiv City Military Administration to Kyiv residents, as the Russian airstrike is still ongoing.
Later, Tkachenko reported that in the Darnytskyi district of Kyiv, a private building was destroyed due to falling debris.
"A person has been reportedly blocked. Rescue teams are heading to the scene," the official said.
Debris fell on warehouse, causing fire
Kyiv Mayor Vitalii Klitschko clarified that in the Holosiivskyi district, debris from the Russian UAV fell onto a warehouse area.
"There is a fire. Emergency services are heading to the scene. No medical calls have been received so far," he said.
Night drone strike on Kyiv
Late in the evening, an air alert was declared in Kyiv, as well as in several other Ukrainian regions, due to the threat of drone strikes from Russians.
Around midnight, several explosions were heard in Kyiv, and it was reported that air defense systems were active in the city.
Additionally, the city authorities clarified that several groups of Russian kamikaze drones were detected over Kyiv.
