Russian drone strikes Kyiv-Odesa highway, leaving people dead and injured
Photo: A drone attacked Kyiv region (gp.gov.ua)
A drone struck the Kyiv-Odesa highway on the morning of October 20. The attack left people dead and injured, according to Tymur Tkachenko, head of the Kyiv Regional Military Administration.
"Another enemy attack on civilians who were simply driving to work or going about their business... Cars are on fire following an enemy drone attack on the Kyiv-Odesa highway in the Fastiv district," the statement said.
According to the Regional Military Administration, the attack left people dead and injured. The number of casualties is still being clarified.
"Preliminary reports indicate that there are people dead and injured. Behind every such news report are human lives, families and pain. All emergency services are working at the scene. Traffic is restricted," Tkachenko added.
According to the prosecutor’s office, three people were killed. Another four were injured.
Photo: Preliminary reports indicate that there are people dead and injured (Prosecutor's Office)
Photo: Preliminary reports indicate that there are people dead and injured (Prosecutor's Office)
Photo: Preliminary reports indicate that there are people dead and injured (Prosecutor's Office)
The strike occurred in the settlement of Chabany, near a shopping mall.
Earlier, Russia attacked Ukraine overnight with nearly 200 drones. The attack resulted in nearly 30 hits.