Russia starts air raid on Kyiv after Ukraina's drone attack
Russia starts air raid on Kyiv after Ukraina's drone attack
The Ukrainian Air Force reported on Friday about the shooting of Russian ballistic rockets and drones, which were fired from several directions to Ukraine. Fires were reported by falling debris and drone attacks in various buildings in Kiev, while Ukraine tried to avert the Russian attack. The head of the city military administration of Kiev, Tymur Tkachenko, confirmed that at least two explosions in the Kiev area could be heard.
attacks on residential areas in Kyiv
Tkachenko accused Russia of having attacked residential areas during the drone attack and reported damage to a high-rise building in the Solomyansky District of Kiev. The mayor of Kiev, Vitali Klitschko, also reported fires in the districts of Holosiivskyi and Darnytskyi.
activations of air defense
In the early morning hours of Friday by Telegram,Klitschko informed that Ukrainian air defense units were activated in the Obolon area. "The attack on the capital continues. Stay in shelters!" the mayor appealed to the population.
Russian rocket attacks in context
The Russian rocket attack on Ukraine takes place only a few days after a series of
On Tuesday, the Ukraine also led an attack on through the only direct connection between Russia and the annexed Crimea. 1,100 kilograms of explosives were placed under water. This reporting is still in progress and is continuously updated. attack on the Crimean Bridge