Russian drone hits non-residential building in Kyiv

Iryna Balachuk — 12 January, 08:01

Firefighters extinguishing the fire. Stock photo: State Emergency Service of Ukraine on Facebook

Fires have broken out in the city of Kyiv following a Russian drone attack on the night of 11-12 January.

Source: Kyiv Mayor Vitalii Klitschko

Quote: "A drone struck a non-residential building in the Solomyansky district, causing a fire, which has now been contained."

Details: Another fire broke out at a different location in the same district.

"Weapons debris fell near a residential building. The blast shattered windows and caused a fire. Emergency services are working at the scenes," Klitschko added.

Background: Russian forces conducted a drone attack on Ukraine on the night of 11-12 January. Explosions were heard in Kyiv and air defences were responding. Earlier, it was reported that a fire had broken out in one of Kyiv's districts.

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