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Russian forcess launch heavy assault on Kyiv region, buildings and vehicles on fire

Russian forcess launch heavy assault on Kyiv region, buildings and vehicles on fire Emergency services responded to the impact sites (Photo: DSNS Ukraine)

Kyiv region came under a massive Russian attack on the night of November 14. Critical infrastructure and civilian settlements were targeted, according to the Telegram channel of the head of the regional military administration, Mykola Kalashnyk.

Fires broke out in private houses in the Bucha, Vyshhorod, and Fastiv districts as a result of the attack. In the Bila Tserkva district, warehouse buildings caught fire. In the Obukhiv district, a car was set ablaze.

“Unfortunately, a 55-year-old man was injured in Bila Tserkva. He has been hospitalized with thermal burns and is receiving all necessary medical care,” the head of the regional administration reported.

More detailed information will be provided later by Kalashnyk, who also wrote that the attack is ongoing and that it is necessary to remain in safe locations.

Massive attack on Kyiv and the region on the night of November 14

After midnight on November 14, an alert was declared across the country due to the threat of Kinzhal missiles, and launches of Kalibr missiles were reported. In addition to missiles, the enemy used combat drones such as Shahed, Gerbera, and others.

Regarding Kyiv, explosions were heard in several districts of the capital due to the combined attack. Reports indicated that at least eight districts of the city were affected.

In particular, RBC-Ukraine reported fires in multi-story buildings, private houses, on roofs, and in open areas in Kyiv.