Relentless Strikes: Kyiv Under Siege by Russian Drones
Russian drones and missiles attacked Kyiv, killing one and injuring 11. This marks the second attack in four days. Strikes hit six locations, including apartment buildings. Fires erupted, but emergency crews responded quickly. A new air raid alert was issued following these incidents, heightening tension in the city.
Russian drones and missiles launched a devastating attack on Kyiv early Saturday, leading to the death of one person and injuries to 11 others, officials confirmed. The assault, marked by explosions and destructive debris, ignited multiple fires across the city.
This violent act comes just days after a similar attack on Tuesday that left seven people dead, intensifying the strain on Ukraine's capital of three million residents. Kyiv's military administration head, Tymur Tkachenko, reported strikes at six different sites, notably hitting residential areas.
The aftermath saw emergency crews tirelessly tackling blazes, including one in an apartment building where a child's life was spared. Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported new blazes and called attention to the city's resilience amid ongoing air raid alerts.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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