Fires erupt in Kyiv after Russian missile strike
Multiple fires reported across the Ukrainian capital following a missile attack. One civilian injured as emergency services respond.
Fires broke out across multiple districts of Kyiv on Tuesday after a Russian missile strike targeted the Ukrainian capital.
Emergency services reported at least three separate blazes igniting in residential and commercial areas. Ukrainian officials confirmed the strike, which triggered immediate response efforts by firefighters and rescue teams.
One civilian was injured in the attack, according to local health authorities. Authorities have not yet released further details on casualties or structural damage.
Kyiv’s mayor urged residents to remain cautious and follow official safety guidance as investigations into the strike continue. The attack follows a recent escalation in hostilities between Russian and Ukrainian forces, with both sides blaming the other for renewed violence.
The Ukrainian air force reported intercepting several incoming missiles during the strike, though damage was still reported in multiple locations.
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