Kyiv has come under a severe drone attack perpetrated by Russian forces, leading to at least 10 injuries and extensive damage across multiple districts, while Ukraine's military braces for further strikes.
Kyiv Endures Intensified Russian Drone Assault as Tensions Escalate
Kyiv Endures Intensified Russian Drone Assault as Tensions Escalate
As the conflict persists, Kyiv faces renewed drone attacks from Russia, leaving numerous injured and significant destruction in its wake.
Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, has once again found itself the target of a relentless Russian drone assault, according to local officials. Reports indicate that at least ten people have sustained injuries, while various fires have ignited throughout the city due to explosions overnight.
Authorities confirmed that drone debris had struck the roof of a residential building located in the central Shevchenkivskyi district. Social media footage, although unverified by the BBC, shows flashes of light in the night sky indicative of significant explosions, as air defense units initiated efforts to thwart the ongoing attacks. In a concerning warning, Ukraine's military expressed the possibility of a ballistic missile strike.
Just the previous night, Ukraine experienced its most extensive aerial assault to date, with Russian forces launching 728 drones and a combination of 13 cruise and ballistic missiles that hit multiple cities across the nation in synchronised waves. By the early morning hours on Thursday, Kyiv's military administration confirmed drone strikes had impacted six districts of the city.
In a statement on Telegram, the head of the administration, Tymur Tkachenko, reported that "Residential buildings, vehicles, warehouses, office and non-residential buildings are burning." He urged the city residents to seek shelter until the warning signals were lifted.
Furthermore, Ukraine’s air force has indicated that Russian drone threats are present in several other regions, although casualty figures beyond those reported in Kyiv remain unclear. The Russian military has yet to clarify its position regarding the recent wave of attacks.
In related developments, Ukraine's emergency service unit, DSNS, announced on Wednesday that three individuals lost their lives as a result of a Russian airstrike in the town of Kostiantynivka, near the front lines in eastern Ukraine. In a shift in military support, the United States has reportedly resumed sending certain armaments to Ukraine after a temporary halt in significant arms shipments.
This escalation comes after Russian President Vladimir Putin initiated a full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, and while Russia continues its intense campaigns across multiple fronts, they are met with significant resistance from Ukrainian forces.
