Russian drones strike Kyiv: City on high alert after attack
On the night from Saturday to Sunday, Kyiv was attacked by at least a dozen Russian drones, and debris from one of them fell on a residential building. Seven people were injured. A bomb alert was declared in the city.
What do you need to know?
- Kyiv attacked by drones: On the night from Saturday to Sunday, Russian drones attacked Ukraine’s capital, as confirmed by Timur Tkachenko, head of the military administration of Kyiv.
- Drone debris fell on a building: Fragments of the downed drone fell on a residential building in the Holosiivskyi district, causing a fire and partial destruction of the building.
- Rescue operation in progress: Sounds of gunfire from air defence systems were heard in the city, and emergency services are conducting firefighting and rescue operations.
What are the consequences of the drone attack on Kyiv?
Kyiv was attacked by at least a dozen Russian drones, which led to a bomb alert being declared in the city.
Timur Tkachenko, head of the military administration of Ukraine's capital, reported that debris from one of the drones fell on a residential building in the Holosiivskyi district, triggering a fire and partial destruction of the building. Four people were injured.
The Mayor of Kyiv, Vitali Klitschko, reported that three people were injured in other parts of the city.
What does Kyiv's military administration say?
"In the airspace around the capital, there are at least 12 hostile drones with more incoming. A difficult night lies ahead. We face a large number of drones and missiles from strategic bombers," Timur Tkachenko wrote on Telegram during the night.
Witnesses reported hearing sounds of gunfire from air defence systems in the city.
What actions were taken after the attack?
After the drone attack on Kyiv, emergency services immediately commenced firefighting and rescue operations. Witnesses reported hearing sounds of gunfire from air defence systems, indicating active efforts to protect the city from further attacks.
