Kyiv under Russian night attack: Power outages and burning buildings reported

Key takeaways:

• Russian units are effectively continuously attacking Kyiv with drones, and ballistic missiles were also used;
• Consequences have been recorded in the Sviatoshynskyi, Holosiivskyi, and Obolonskyi districts;
• Two people were injured.

What weapons Russia used

At approximately 02:47, a red alert level was declared in Kyiv and most regions of Ukraine. Simultaneously, the Ukrainian Air Force warned of a ballistic threat, after which missile launches were detected. Within minutes, a loud series of explosions rang out across the city.

In addition, both before and after the ballistic attack, Russian forces have been attacking Kyiv with jet-powered drones. Consequently, explosion sounds are heard in the city virtually every hour.

Consequences of the attack

According to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko and the Kyiv City Military Administration, consequences have currently been recorded in the Sviatoshynskyi, Holosiivskyi, and Obolonskyi districts.

Power outages were recorded in the city following the strikes. Meanwhile, several local channels reported that some districts, particularly on the left bank, allegedly have no electricity at all.

More details on the consequences by district are provided below.

Sviatoshynskyi district

Private houses caught fire in this district as a result of the enemy strike.

Holosiivskyi District

A warehouse building caught fire here.

Obolonskyi district

A fire broke out in a store premises due to the enemy attack.

Casualties

It is currently known that one person was injured as a result of the attack.

"Currently, two people have been injured as a result of the enemy attack. One injured woman has been hospitalized by medics," Klitschko clarified.

In Vyshhorod, rescuers pulled three people from the rubble of a destroyed private house. It is reported that a child suffered an acute stress reaction, a man sustained shrapnel wounds to the head, and a woman suffered leg injuries. All of them are currently receiving medical assistance.

"Unfortunately, the body of another child was discovered under the rubble. Rescuers are currently conducting debris clearance operations. This is a terrible tragedy. We extend our sincere condolences to the child's family and loved ones," the statement reads.

In addition, the following damage has been recorded:

• In the Vyshhorod district, private houses were damaged and destroyed, and fires broke out in a residential building and garages. The windows of a house were also damaged;
• In the Bucha district, three private houses, 11 vehicles, and two warehouse facilities were damaged, and a fire broke out.

"Consequences of the attack on infrastructure facilities in the Bucha, Vyshhorod, and Obukhiv districts have also been recorded. Emergency services are currently working at the sites," the message states.

Russian strikes on Kyiv

Overnight on September 29, Russian forces also attacked Kyiv with both drones and ballistic missiles. As a result of the shelling, at least an educational institution and an administrative building were damaged.

From the evening of September 29 until the first half of September 30, there may be disruptions in public transport fare payments in the city. The cause is the aftermath of Russian attacks.