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Russia strikes critical infrastructure in Ukraine's Zhytomyr region: Fires break out

Russia strikes critical infrastructure in Ukraine's Zhytomyr region: Fires break out Illustrative photo: Russia strikes critical infrastructure in Zhytomyr region (facebook.com DSNSKyiv)
Author: Liliana Oleniak

Last night, Russia continued its attacks on critical infrastructure in the Zhytomyr region. Several targets in the Korosten and Zviahel districts were hit, according to the Zhytomyr Regional Military Administration.

There are no casualties or injuries.

Rescue workers are working at the sites of the strikes to localize and extinguish fires caused by the shelling. At the same time, special services are searching the area for explosive devices.

Information on the extent of the damage and the consequences of the Russian attack is being clarified.

Russian strike on Kyiv on January 13

Last night, Russian troops carried out another large-scale attack on Kyiv and many other regions of Ukraine, using various types of missiles and strike drones.

At around 2 a.m. Kyiv time, Russia struck Kyiv with ballistic missiles, and explosions were heard in the city. In the early morning, Kyiv was again under Russian missile attack. Due to the Russian attacks on Kyiv and the Bucha district of the Kyiv region, emergency power cuts are currently in effect.

Kharkiv, Odesa, and Kryvyi Rih were also under Russian fire last night. There is already information about the killed, wounded, and significant destruction. In particular, 4 people were killed in Kharkiv as a result of a Russian strike on the Nova Poshta post terminal.

For more details on Russia's latest strike on Ukraine, read RBC-Ukraine's report.