Debris from a downed missile falls in Kyiv

On Sunday evening, June 30, the Russian Federation launched a missile at the city of Kyiv. As a result of the fall of the missile debris, a fire broke out in one of the capital's buildings.

This was reported by RBC-Ukraine with reference to the mayor of the city, Vitali Klitschko, and the Telegram channel of the Kyiv City Military Administration.

According to Klitschko, air defense was operating in the Kyiv region during the alarm. However, later, emergency services were called to the Obolon district of the capital.

Later, he clarified that in the Obolon district, missile fragments fell on a residential building. There was a fire on the 8th and 9th floors.

The same information was confirmed by the Kyiv City Military Administration, adding that all the necessary emergency services and the State Emergency Service are already working at the scene.

According to updated reports, a multistory residential building was preliminarily damaged as a result of a missile strike in the Obolon district of the capital. A balcony on one of the floors caught fire.

Information about the victims is being clarified. All emergency services are working at the scene.

Klitschko said that two women were injured as a result of falling debris. Doctors are providing assistance at the scene, they have an acute stress reaction.

"Balconies on two floors of the 14-story building were partially destroyed. There is also a threat of balcony destruction on another floor. The fire in the building has been localized. Rescuers continue to check the apartments," Klitschko wrote.

Author - Serhii Kolomiets, 01/07/2024