Russian drone strikes nine-story residential building in Kyiv: Fatality reported
Photo: A drone struck a high-rise residential building in Kyiv (Getty Images)
A drone hit a nine-story residential building in Kyiv. A fire broke out at the site, and the building sustained significant damage, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko.
The drone strike sparked a fire in the high-rise building between the third and sixth floors. According to preliminary information from Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko, partial structural damage was also reported on the fifth floor.
All necessary emergency services are currently working at the scene. Information about possible casualties and the extent of the damage is being clarified.
Updated at 9:05 am Kyiv time. One person has been reported injured in the attack.
Updated at 9:09 am. The number of injured has risen to two.
Updated at 09:17 am. A 44-year-old woman was killed in the attack on the building.
Earlier, we reported that Russian forces had struck Kyiv with ballistic missiles. Explosions were heard across the city.
Energy infrastructure has been one of the main targets of Russia's recent attacks on Ukraine. Russian forces are seeking to leave Ukrainians without electricity and heating ahead of winter.
Ukraine is aware of which targets could be next in line for attacks. Lithuania will provide some of the equipment needed to keep Ukraine's energy sector operational.
