Fires and damaged houses: aftermath of Russian attack recorded in five districts in Kyiv Oblast

Iryna Vakuliuk — 2 July, 05:06
Fires and damaged houses: aftermath of Russian attack recorded in five districts in Kyiv Oblast
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Russia launched a large-scale attack on Kyiv Oblast on the night of 1-2 July using drones, ballistic missiles and cruise missiles. Damage has been reported in five districts of the oblast.

Source: Mykola Kalashnyk, Head of Kyiv Oblast Military Administration, on social media

Quote: "Unfortunately, the enemy attack has caused damage in five districts of the oblast."

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Details: Firefighters are tackling fires at warehouse buildings and a house in the Bucha district. A car was damaged.

Six houses, student accommodation and a car were damaged in the Brovary district.

Houses were also damaged in the Obukhiv and Fastiv districts.

A car was damaged in the Vyshhorod district.

Quote: "All the appropriate services are working at the sites. Information on the aftermath of the attack is being confirmed. An air-raid warning remains in effect. I urge everyone not to ignore air-raid warnings and to stay in safe places until the all-clear is given."

Background:

  • Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on 1 July that Russia was preparing a new large-scale strike against Ukraine.
  • It was later reported that Russian forces had attacked Kyiv with drones. Subsequently, missiles were also reported heading towards the capital.

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