Russia attacks Kyiv with drones - Fires recorded, one person injured
Photo: Rescue workers are heading to the scene (Getty Images)
On the night of April 29, Russia attacked Kyiv with drones. Debris was reported to have fallen in one of the districts, according to the head of the Kyiv City Military Administration, Tymur Tkachеnko.
"In the Desnyanskyi district, debris was reported to have fallen. Rescue teams are heading to the scene," the message stated at 01:35 AM Kyiv time.
"An emergency medical call has been made to the Desnyanskyi district. Preliminary reports indicate that a private house and cars are on fire. Emergency services are heading to the scene," Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko informed at 01:51 AM Kyiv time.
At 02:23 AM Kyiv time, Klitschko reported that, according to medical personnel, there are casualties in the Desnyanskyi district. A woman is receiving assistance on-site.
Updated at 02:48 AM Kyiv time
"As a result of debris falling in the Desnianskyi district, a three-story building of a recreation center was burned down. Currently, one woman has been injured, and medical assistance has been provided at the scene," informed the Mayor of Kyiv.
Russian forces' attack on Kyiv
With the onset of the new day, an air raid alert was declared in the capital. Around 00:55 AM Kyiv time, the first sounds of explosions were heard, followed by another series of explosions about half an hour later.
Earlier, on the night of April 24, Kyiv suffered a large-scale attack by Russian forces. In particular, the enemy used missiles and drones for the strikes.
Yesterday, another victim, a 45-year-old man, died in the hospital. It was previously reported that 12 people were killed and 87 were injured as a result of the Russian attack.
