Russian drone strikes Security Service building in central Kyiv: fire at the scene – photo
A Russian drone has struck the Security Service of Ukraine building in central Kyiv near the Zoloti Vorota metro station.
Source: Ukrainska Pravda; eyewitnesses; Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko
Details: Eyewitnesses report that an explosion was heard at approximately 15:30, after which thick smoke began rising in the Zoloti Vorota area.
Klitschko reported a fire in the Shevchenkivskyi district as a result of a drone falling on the roof of a non-residential building. "Emergency services are heading to the scene," he added.
Klitschko later wrote that a man had been taken to hospital by medics.
The Zavertailo café chain said that its establishment near St Sophia's Cathedral was destroyed.
Prior to this, monitoring Telegram channels reported that several drones were flying over the city.
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