Kyiv Missile Strikes
Russian Ballistic Missiles Strike Kyiv, Igniting Major Fires and Injuring Two Residents
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Two people were injured in Kyiv as a result of the overnight ballistic missile strike, per the State Emergency Service.
The Petrivka book market, located near the Pochaina metro station, was the site of the largest fire during the attack.
Unofficial Telegram channels posted photos of market stalls ablaze in a Kyiv suburb, highlighting additional visible damage.
Moscow reported downing approximately 28 drones approaching the city during the same period.
Russian ballistic missiles struck Kyiv overnight, sparking fires in two districts and injuring at least two people, according to Ukrinform. Explosions were heard across the capital as air-raid alerts sent residents scrambling for shelter.
Ava Press reported that the blasts cut electricity in parts of the city. The attack caused significant property damage, though casualties remained limited in early reports.
Petrivka Book Market Engulfed in Largest Fire
The biggest blaze of the night broke out at the Petrivka book market, near Pochaina metro station. The market, known across Kyiv as a popular spot for books and collectibles, was heavily damaged. Unofficial Telegram channels shared photos showing stalls fully ablaze, with thick smoke rising over the area.
Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko confirmed a fire in the Obolonskyi district. A second fire broke out in the Holosiivskyi district. Both fires were triggered by falling debris and blast effects from the missiles, according to Ukrinform.
Two Injured as Debris Hits Non-Residential Buildings
Ukraine's State Emergency Service confirmed two people were injured in the strike. Rescuers responded to multiple sites, including several burning cars and damaged non-residential buildings. No major civilian residential structures were reported destroyed in initial assessments.
The pattern of damage — hitting markets, cars, and commercial buildings — suggests the missile debris scattered widely across urban areas. Rescue teams worked through the morning to contain fires and clear wreckage, according to Ukrinform.
Moscow Claims 28 Drones Downed in Same Period
While Kyiv absorbed the missile strike, Moscow reported its own overnight action. Russian authorities said they shot down around 28 Ukrainian drones approaching the city. The dual-sided strikes reflect the ongoing pattern of long-range attacks by both countries.
Ava Press noted that Russian long-range strikes and Ukrainian drone operations against targets inside Russia have become a near-nightly occurrence. The use of what officials described as North Korean-supplied ballistic missiles added an international dimension to the Kyiv attack.
Kyiv Residents Urged to Stay in Shelters During Strikes
City authorities issued air-raid alerts well before the explosions hit. Officials urged all residents to move to shelters and stay off the streets. The warnings gave some residents time to seek safety before the blasts reached populated areas.
The overnight attack is part of a broader Russian campaign of missile and drone strikes on Ukrainian cities. Kyiv has been hit repeatedly in recent months. Each wave of strikes adds to growing infrastructure and property damage across the capital, according to Ukrinform.
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