Russia unleashes drone and missile barrage on Kyiv, injuries reported
Overnight from Friday to Saturday, the Russians attacked Ukraine, including Kyiv. Dozens of Russian drones flew over the city. Shortly after, Putin's army launched ballistic missiles. Fires broke out in several locations, and there are reports of injuries.
According to monitoring channels, the Russians launched about 170 drones over Ukraine. More than 20 targeted the capital, Kyiv, and around 50 were in the vicinity.
Along with the drones, the Russians also launched several ballistic missiles.
The recording below shows, among other things, the work of the air defense in Kyiv.
According to authorities, fragments of downed drones and missiles fell in several locations in Kyiv, prompting dispatches of rescue workers.
Powerful explosions were heard throughout the city.
Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported that eight people were injured.
In the Solomianskyi district, drone fragments fell on a residential building. In the Obolonskyi district, a missile fragment was recorded to have fallen. Fires were reported in two locations in the Sviatoshynskyi district. Emergency services also responded in the Shevchenkivskyi and Obolonskyi districts.
The Ukrainian State Emergency Service (DSNS) issued a statement about efforts to address the aftermath of the attack.
In the Solomianskyi district, a fire was extinguished on the 4th and 5th floors of a building, and one person was rescued showing signs of smoke inhalation. In the Obolonskyi district, balconies on four floors were burning—three people were evacuated, and four sought medical assistance. In the Sviatoshynskyi district, efforts continue to extinguish a fire in a paint warehouse following the Russian attack. It is still unclear if there are any casualties.
