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Russia strikes 2 gas stations and business center in Kyiv

Wed, September 23, 2026 - 09:20
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Russia strikes 2 gas stations and business center in Kyiv File photo: Russians attacked two gas stations in Kyiv (facebook.com/DSNSKyiv)

On the morning of September 23, Russians attacked two gas stations in different districts of Kyiv with drones, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko.

A Russian drone strike on a gas station was reported in the Holosiivskyi district of Kyiv.

Klitschko also reported that a transport infrastructure facility had been struck in Kyiv's Darnytskyi district. One person was reportedly injured.

Later, the mayor clarified that, as a result of the Russian attack in the Darnytskyi district, a fire was reportedly detected on the roof of one of the gas stations.

At 8:58 a.m. Kyiv time, 3 people were reported injured in Kyiv as a result of the Russian attack. All were hospitalized. Two of the injured are in critical condition.

Updated at 9:21 a.m.

In the Holosiivskyi district, a drone crashed into a four-story business center. Emergency services are heading to the scene.

Russian attack on Kyiv

On the night of September 23 and into the morning, the Russians have been actively attacking Kyiv with drones.

Air raid alerts were sounded multiple times in Kyiv last night as drones flew into the city in waves. In fact, explosions and the sound of air defense systems could be heard periodically throughout the night and into the morning in the capital.

As a result of the Russian attack, it is already known that a warehouse in one of the city's districts has been damaged.

Meanwhile, Kyiv City Express reported that train service in both directions had been temporarily suspended due to the heightened air threat to Kyiv.

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