Russia attacks Kyiv with ballistic missiles: warehouse burns in Darnytskyi district, one killed and others injured

Ivan Diakonov — 22 August, 01:38
Russia attacks Kyiv with ballistic missiles: warehouse burns in Darnytskyi district, one killed and others injured
Firefighters working. Stock photo: Getty Images

A Russian ballistic missile attack on the city of Kyiv has caused a fire at a warehouse in the Darnytskyi district. One person has been killed and others injured.

Source: Ukraine's Air Force; alerts.in.ua; Kyiv City Military Administration

Quote from Kyiv City Military Administration: "A fire broke out at a warehouse in the Darnytskyi district. Sadly, early reports indicate that one person has been killed and several others injured. The appropriate services are working. Information is being confirmed."

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Details: At 00:57, Ukraine's Air Force warned of the threat of ballistic weapons being used from the north-east. A few minutes later, it reported that several missiles were heading towards Kyiv.

After an air-raid warning was issued in the capital, at least five powerful explosions were heard.

Update: At 01:36, the all-clear was given.

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