Russia strikes Kyiv and region with drones: Recreation center burns, wounded reported
Illustrative photo: Russia launched over 10 drones at Kyiv on April 29 (facebook.com/DSNSKyiv )
On the night of Tuesday, April 29, the Russian army attacked Kyiv and the region with 11 Shahed-type attack drones, the Kyiv City Military Administration says.
Over the past day, an air alert in Kyiv was announced three times because of the threat of Russian ballistic missile use and the threat of Russian drone strikes.
"As a result of a nighttime Russian drone attack, 11 Russian drones were spotted in the vicinity of Kyiv and the capital's airspace. Of these, 9 were destroyed by air defense systems, 2 were lost by radar," the statement said.
No damage to critical infrastructure was reported. However, in Kyiv, as a result of the fall of the wreckage of one of the downed drones, a fire was reported on the territory of a recreation center in the Desnianskyi district. There is destruction, damage to buildings, and cars. Rescuers continue to work at the scene.
"Three people have sought medical assistance on the spot, without hospitalization. We wish the victims a speedy full recovery," the administration said.
Russian drone attacks
On the evening of Monday, April 28, Russians again launched Shahed kamikaze drones in the direction of Ukraine. An air alert was declared in many regions. Kyiv and the Odesa region came under Russian attack.
Also, yesterday morning, Russia massively attacked Cherkasy with drones. It is known that the drones hit an infrastructure facility, which resulted in a gas supply cut off in the city and neighboring villages.
Over the past day, Russians have launched over 160 attack drones in the direction of Ukraine.
