Strike hits Epicentr shopping center outside Kyiv, sparks major fire
Photo: Epicentr is on fire near Kyiv (facebook.com/epicentrkua)
In the Kyiv region, Epicentr caught fire as a result of a morning drone attack. The company's logistics center was hit by Russian troops, according to Epicentr's statement on Facebook.
"Today, the enemy dealt another brutal blow to Ukraine's civilian infrastructure. The logistics center of the Epicentr company in the Kyiv region was targeted. The attack caused a large-scale fire, which rescuers are currently trying to localize," the statement said.
The company notes that there are no casualties or injuries among the people but the company has once again suffered significant losses.
“During the full-scale war, dozens of facilities in various regions of Ukraine have been destroyed. According to estimates by independent experts, the total damage to the Epicentr group of companies caused by military aggression has already exceeded $1 billion,” the statement added.
Updated at 12:35 p.m. (Kyiv time) The State Emergency Service also showed photos of the fire
Firefighters are currently extinguishing the fire in the company's warehouse building. The fire broke out as a result of a Russian UAV strike. Large forces and equipment from the State Emergency Service are involved in the work. Aviation and specialized robotics are also being used.
Firefighting is complicated by the dense loading of the warehouses, so volunteer fire brigades, representatives of the Ukrainian Red Cross, and auxiliary equipment are providing additional assistance.
Attack on the Kyiv region
Russia once again attacked peaceful settlements in the region with drones overnight. The Kyiv region was hit, and air defense forces were operating in the region.
In the morning, during a new attack, a fire broke out in the warehouse premises on the territory of the Epicentr logistics center. Rescuers are working on site.
In total, four private houses, a warehouse, 14 trucks, and nine cars were damaged in the Fastiv district.
Russian troops also covered the city of Zaporizhzhia with MLRS fire at night. The number of victims of the Russian attack has already risen to 18, including children.
Meanwhile, in Sumy, a fire broke out after nighttime strikes, leaving part of the city without electricity.
The Russians also struck a farm in the Mykolaiv region, killing a tractor driver.
